One of my ambitions as a scientist is to make research findings accessible to non-expert audiences as much as academic ones. In fact, I believe that disseminating science is a catalyst for innovation and key to solve some of the thoughest challenges our society is facing - such as climate change and environmental pollution. I am a strong advocate for a better representation of women and other under-represented groups in STEM, and in particular in the geosciences. 

More simly, I am just filled with joy when I see anyone, child or adult, getting excited when they grasp a new scientific concept. This is enough for me to strive to allow everyone to learn more about science.

Please contact me at arianna.olivelli at vliz.be if interested in collaborations. 

Past Collaborations & Events

Science Festivals

1. Pint of Science - London Chapter Manager (2023-2024) and, previously, Imperial College London coordinator (2021-2023). 

2. Great Exhibition Road Festival 2023 - Climate Friendly Pop-Up Kitchen 

3. First Light Festival 2022 - The Journey of Pollution from Land to Sea

School Outreach

1. Protecting our Planet Day 2024 - Protecting our Planet with Science (panel speaker)

2. Chemistry in Action 2023 - Lead Pollution in the Ocean (panel speaker)

3. Speaker at several Imperial College London outreach events for A-level students (2022-2024), including those at the Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment and at the Department of Earth Science and Engineering. 

News and Media

1. "For decades, scientists puzzled over the plastic ‘missing’ from our oceans – but now it’s been found" (2020) - The Conversation Australia

2. "From Hobart, to London, to Dhaka: using cameras and AI to build an automatic litter detection system" (2020) - The Conversation Australia