About Us

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Sam is the team’s resident chemist with a degree in Medicinal Chemistry. She is passionate about inspiring the next generation of chemists and make chemistry accessible to all.

Sam manages the Salters’ Institute Programmes for students in secondary and tertiary education. These programmes include Chemistry Club, Festivals of Chemistry and the Salters’ Outreach Ambassadors. She is responsible for the design, development and implementation of these programmes engaging with a wide number of partners including schools, universities and industry.

If you were an element from the periodic table, which one would you be and why?

Si – Silicon: Silicon is the main element found in sand, I love being by the water and every summer you will find me on the beach in Scotland with my family! It is also one of the primary elements found in glass and I am a transparent person with lots of versatility.

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Sheila is the Public Programmes Manager for both the Salters’ Institute and Salters’ Company, bringing the history, architecture and chemistry to life to learners for all ages. She looks after three core audiences in her role: families, schools and adults.

Sheila’s background is in museums and heritage with a focus on outreach and public engagement. She is passionate about inclusivity and accessibility in all her programmes, ensuring that everyone is empowered to find the joy within chemistry and their place within our story.

If you were an element from the periodic table, which one would you be and why?

Na – Sodium: I am often described as quite a bubbly and chatty person with a bright outlook so, if I was an element I would be sodium. Sodium creates bubbles when it reacts with water and when sodium burns it burns bright yellow and of course, sodium is most famous for its many useful compounds such as table salt.

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Izumi Hansen joined the Salters’ Institute as the Communications Lead in 2023. She is responsible for ensuring that the key message and aims of the Institute are accurately communicated to our audiences in engaging ways. She manages the Institute’s wider communication strategy as well as our website, social media, and publications.

Prior to joining the Institute, Izumi worked in outreach and public relations for science-related institutes and charities for 10 years, focusing primarily on astronomy.

If you were an element from the periodic table, which one would you be and why?

Ar – Argon: I’m often described as chill and level-headed, able to be put in many situations without strongly reacting, much like Argon.

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Janine joined the Salter’s Institute in 2023 as the Outreach Officer. As the Outreach Officer she splits her time between the Festivals of Chemistry and Wild City project, ensuring that both run smoothly.

She is also the resident Biologist/Mathematician, having completed a PhD in Mathematical Biology at UCL before joining the Institute. She has extensive experience of STEM outreach initiatives and is passionate about exciting the next generation about the wonders and joy of science.

If you were an element from the periodic table, which one would you be and why?

Fe – Iron: I am happy working behind the scenes, steadily getting things done. This is similar to iron which is found working in the background, whether it be buried inside concrete to reinforce its strength or silently carrying oxygen around the body as part of haemoglobin.

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Noor is the Social Media Intern for The Salters’ Institute, working closely with the Communications Officer to assist in the running of the Institute’s social media channels, ensuring our online presence aligns with our message and aims. Her responsibilities include supporting the promotion of outreach events and initiatives to a range of audiences and developing the Institute’s wider digital community.

Noor is currently completing an undergraduate degree in Culture, Media and Creative Industries at King’s College London, and is looking forward to further developing her skills in digital communications.

If you were an element from the periodic table, which one would you be and why?

CU  – Copper: I would be copper, because it is both ductile and malleable and I think I adapt to new situations quite quickly. It is also an excellent heat conductor and I love the sun!

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