Jane Marcet’s Conversations on Chemistry was first published anonymously in 1805 and is thought to be one of the first science textbooks. After watching Humphry Davy’s lectures at the Royal Institution, Marcet believed it to be important to discuss these scientific principles in a familiar format, making them more accessible to women. The book consists of conversations between a teacher, Mrs Bryant, and her two students Caroline and Emily.

These conversations reminded Rosie of the first time she felt excited by science with her chemistry teacher Ms Tratt. In her talk, Rosie invites us to take a step back to basics and remember what first sparked our own interest in science. She will demonstrate some experiments that Jane Marcet, her science teachers, friends, and Ri colleagues have taught her that led to her own fascination with science - sometimes all it takes is a conversation.

Ada Lovelace Day is an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths which aims to increase the profile of women in STEM and create new role models for both girls and women studying or working in STEM. Watch the Ada Lovelace playlist here:    • Ada Lovelace Day 2023  

Ada Lovelace Day Live 2023 was held at the Royal Institution on Tuesday 10 October.

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Rosie presents a wide range of exciting science workshops to young people aged 7-18 in the L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre. Having struggled to find the fun in science when she was at school, she now loves working as a science communicator bringing science to life for young people just like her!

Rosie first worked at the Royal Institution in 2018 as a laboratory assistant before going to university. Having gained a first-class BSc in biochemistry at the University of Bristol, she has worked as a freelance presenter for Wonderstruck and Great Scott! Productions at events across the UK and was excited to return to the Ri at the beginning of 2023.

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