Drawing from personal experience as both a weather forecaster and a science communicator, Dr Heather Reid will discuss the role mathematics has played through-out her varied career. From a love of school calculus to satellite image processing and the governing equations behind Numerical Weather Prediction - maths holds the key!
Heather will also discuss her current work with the Making Maths Count Initiative which aims to raise awareness of the relevance, beauty and importance of mathematics in everyday life. She will highlight ways in which those working in maths related careers can contribute to the initiative, while also sharing some behind the scenes secrets about life as a TV weather forecaster.
| Programme | Time |
|---|---|
| Registration | 17:00 |
| Presentation begins | 17:30 |
| Presentation ends | 18:30 |
Location
Address
Standard Life House. R D 30 Lothian Road. Edinburgh EH1 ZDH
Nearest Public Transport
West Approach Road (Bus Stop XB)