Breaking the Ice: Exeter's pop-up Science Centre

Our aims for this project are to: -Showcase STFC science and technology through our skilled and passionate climate modelling researchers working across multiple disciplines and using atmospheric observations to improve models of the climate, both on Earth and on planets orbiting other stars. -Demonstrate the importance of collaboration across the scientific community and beyond, whilst changing visitors' perceptions of science and scientists. -Reach diverse audiences through collaborations with artists and experience-designers. -Design creative approaches to disseminate cutting-edge science while harnessing the opinions, perspectives and experience of our visitors. -Encourage the public to see the relevance of science in their everyday lives. -Motivate people to make positive changes in their lifestyles to protect our environment. -Become STEMM influencers in our region, providing a place where the public can encounter reliable and clear scientific information and STEMM practitioners are empowered and enabled to effectively communicate their research to the public. -Provide a launchpad for what aims to be an impactful, large-scale STEAMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Medicine) Discovery centre, co-created with the public and accessible for all, delivering high-quality public engagement activities. -Spark an ongoing relationship with the community where the public feels invested and included in the project.