This talk will make you a scientist, Yes, YOU! Join scientist and author Sheila Kanani as she introduces you to 25 inspiring scientists from throughout history. You may already know physicist Albert Einstein and astronaut Mae Jemison, but have you heard of volcanologist Katia Krafft or Tapputi-Belatekallim, the world’s first recorded chemist? Combining fascinating facts with hands-on experiments and demonstrations, this super interactive and inspiring event will spark curiosity and creativity. Children will leave excited to use their imaginations — and ready to head home and create their very own experiments! A copy of Sheila’s new book ‘This Book Will Make You a Scientist’ will be available for purchase and signing after the talk. About Sheila Kanani Dr Sheila Kanani MBE is a planetary scientist, EDI consultant, space educator and author, with a background in astrophysics and astronomy research from UK universities. She regularly acts as a science ambassador, visiting schools and speaking at events, and is an advocate for diversity in physics and astronomy. Sheila runs her company Her Place For Space from home, and enjoys walking on her local beach with her family of boys, playing sports, gazing at the stars, reading and eating (preferably reading whilst eating!) About The Royal Institute Our charitable purpose at the Royal Institution is to bring the public and scientists together to share their interest and passion for science. We believe there should be equitable access to science, and that people’s desire to engage with science and scientists should be nourished. We help more people to discover science and engage more deeply. We create spaces for scientists and the public to explore science together. We inspire students to see a future with science. We empower people to explore and get involved. And we offer charitable support to those, such as young people in disadvantaged communities, who might otherwise not be able to engage with science. We’ve been doing it for well over 200 years, with an international reach, working with world-leading scientists, from Hannah Fry to Carlo Rovelli and Dame Sue Black to Sean Carroll. We are a home for science and everyone is welcome.