Speaker profile
Miss Sophie Carroll
FRAS, MInstP
Available for booking
Guisborough, North Yorkshire, England
Will travel anywhere in the UK
Amateur Astronomer
Science Educator
Planetarium Presenter
Summary
Sophie is an experienced amateur astronomer, and works as a science technician in the search for Dark Matter.
Full biography
Sophie is an experienced amateur astronomer, an elected Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a member of the British Association of Planetaria, a member of the Institute of Physics, and a STEM ambassador (supporting the space inspirations scheme).
Sophie has engaged in astronomy outreach with over 80,000 people since 2020. She has experience working at observatories, leading stargazing tours, and is involved in the Dark Skies Association. Sophie also operates a mobile planetarium, and delivers science sessions for schools - from primary through to A level.
Sophie also works as a science technician, assisting with the next generation of Dark Matter experiments.
Stargazing sessions
Miss Sophie Carroll can host stargazing sessions including guided tours of the night skies and observing using telescopes or binoculars.
