Graphic Science – The People
Ben Johnson
Director, Graphic Science
Ben has worked in public engagement with science for over thirty years devising, delivering and evaluating an enormous range of public engagement and education projects. He has extensive experience as consultant to funders, policymakers and the HE and education sectors.
Ben is also Chair of the General Committee of the British Science Association, Member of the Advisory Panel on Public Engagement at the Science and Technology Facilities Council, Member of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship panel and Member of the REF 2021 Main Panel B.
Louisa Fox
Senior Public Engagement Analyst
**Graphic Science are currently recruiting for this role. Please contact Louisa to discuss.**
Working in the projects and consultancy side of the office, Louisa supports all aspects of a project. She focuses on all stages of the evaluation process including research, data analysis and reporting, as well as relationship management.
Before joining Graphic Science, Louisa worked in Special Educational Needs Education, and has experience of monitoring and evaluation with the third sector.
Louisa has an MSci in Chemistry from UCL.
STEM Team
Rhona Phelps
STEM Manager
Rhona is/was an engineer and started her career in academic research, completing a PhD in Biomechanics following a Mechanical Engineering degree and moving gradually into outreach.
Rhona works alongside the other members of the STEM Ambassador Hub West England with the overriding aim of generating excitement around STEM subjects and enthusing young people to consider a future within a STEM environment. She is involved with developing and providing training for STEM volunteers and working with other providers to develop STEM enrichment activities.
Kathryn Warr
STEM Hub Co-ordinator
Kathryn co-ordinates the work of the STEM Ambassador Hub West England. She is the first point of contact for all new STEM Ambassadors and provides support & guidance to anyone wishing to engage with the STEM Ambassador programme. She regularly delivers training for Ambassadors and works closely with employers to meet their training needs and support their delivery of successful STEM events.
Kathryn is the DBS lead for Graphic Science and oversees the online Ambassador request system for teachers, schools and youth organisations.
Liz Lister
STEM Manager
Liz has a background in formal and informal science education, having started out as a secondary school science teacher before moving on to science communication.
Liz’s work with Graphic Science is with the STEM Ambassador Hub West England where she develops and delivers training for volunteers involved with the STEM Ambassador programme. She also provides support and guidance for organisations – including schools, local authorities, third sector organisations and STEM employers – on how best to engage and inspire young people through STEM activities.
Graphic Science – The Place
Graphic Science Ltd
The Sheilings Barn
Felton Common
Felton, Near Bristol
BS40 9YP
Main office number: +44 (0)1275 47 44 44
STEM support number: +44 (0)1275 47 49 48