Dundalk scientist get ready for Baking in Space
Dundalk scientist and writer Dr Niamh Shaw is preparing to stir things up when she takes part in the Baking In Space online shows for Science Week.
Niamh, who recently launched her book ‘Dream Big’, is taking part in the family show hosted by Great British Bake Off star Andrew Smith on November 8, 11, 14 and 17 at 7pm as art of Science Week.
She will feature alongside Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut and special guests from the European Space Agency. Niamh, who has recently been voted one of Ireland’s leading science communicators and STEAM specialists, is no stranger to television, with regular appearances on the Late, Late Show as well as the Tommy Tieran Show. She has also taken part in radio shows with Dave Fanning and Ryan Tubridy and was resident scientist on the Nicky Byrne & Jenne Greene show for 2FM.
She also created her own 6 part radio series ‘Curious Humans’, a family show which explores beekeeping , space, strange animals from Australia and much more for RTE Radio 1 in 2019.
Niamh will be drawing on her experience when she took part in a simulated Mars mission for the show.
This year’s edition of ‘Baking in Space – Bake to the Future’ explores our planet in lockdown, how we have learned to adapt and the parallels between living in space and living during COVID. Packed with live demos, baking, space, scientists, engineering (aerospace/food), psychology and activities for families to enjoy.
Visit: www.britishcouncil.ie/ baking-in-space for free show tickets.