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MEET THE SCIENTIST
Dynamic Earth are proud to be a leading platform for connecting people of all ages and backgrounds with real scientists working in cutting-edge and topical Earth and environmental science research across Scotland.
We work in partnership with leading universities, research centres and industry every year to deliver Meet the Scientist opportunities to help everyone connect with and understand the relevance of science in their everyday lives and futures.
We’re delighted to be offering online meet the scientist opportunities for learners across Scotland. Join us in these unique online opportunities to connect with inspirational role models researching and working in a range of STEM subject areas, find out how they got into their area and what advice they have for all budding future scientists who will be the problem solvers of tomorrow.
These free opportunities are open to all schools and learners in Scotland; but we recommend that they’re most suitable for learners working at second level and above. As part of the sessions, you’ll meet one of our friendly learning and engagement team who will introduce you to the scientist, provide an overview of the topic and lead a Q&A which you’ll have the opportunity to feed into as well.
BOOKABLE SESSIONS IN TERM ONE
September – December 2026
MEET THE SCIENTIST: MATHS WEEK SCOTLAND
Tuesday 22nd September | 2pm | 45 minutes | Microsoft Teams
Join Dynamic Earth for a session celebrating Maths Week Scotland 2026. Joined by a real mathematician your students will learn all about the wonderful world of maths, the importance of maths within STEM, and ways we can use maths far beyond the classroom! Your students will also have the chance to ask our scientist questions at the end of the session. Open to all learners but ideal for learners working at second level and above. Invites will be sent out the week prior to the session.
MEET THE SCIENTIST: SPACE WEEK
Tuesday 6th October | 2pm | 45 minutes | Microsoft Teams
Join Dynamic Earth for an online Meet the Scientist session celebrating World Space Week 2026! During this session we will learn about what we can find beyond our home, and how we explore this amazing universe we live in. Joined by a real astronomer your students will learn all about how space affects us and have a chance to ask any questions that are out of this world! Open to all learners but ideal for learners working at second level and above. Invites will be sent out the week prior to the session.
MEET THE SCIENTIST: HUTTON’S TERCENTENARY
Tuesday 3rd November | 2pm | 45 minutes | Microsoft Teams
Join Dynamic Earth for a session celebrating the 300th anniversary of James Hutton’s birth! Joined by a real geologist your students will learn all about James Hutton, a Scottish Geologist born in 1726 and the founder of modern geology. They will also get the opportunity to learn about Scotland’s geological heritage and have the chance to ask any questions they may have! Open to all learners but ideal for learners working at second level and above. Invites will be sent out the week prior to the session.
MEET THE SCIENTIST: POLAR EXTREMES
Tuesday 8th December | 2pm | 45 minutes | Microsoft Teams
Join Dynamic Earth for an online Meet the Scientist session all about Polar Extremes! During this session we will learn all about how life is different in these extreme environments, and what scientists are doing at the poles of our planet! We will be joined by an expert on these environments, and your students will have a chance to ask any questions of their own! Open to all learners but ideal for learners working at second level and above. Invites will be sent out the week prior to the session.
