Anna Ploszajski discusses with Ivan six things which she thinks should be better known.
Dr Anna Ploszajski is an award-winning materials scientist, comedian and storyteller based in London. She’s a materials generalist, equally fascinated by metals, plastics, ceramics, glasses and substances from the natural world. Anna channels her passion for storytelling about materials through writing, podcasting, presenting and training scientists and engineers in the art of storytelling. Her first book, Handmade: A Scientist’s Search for Meaning Through Making, is out now. In her spare time, Anna plays the trumpet in a funk and soul covers band and is an ultra-endurance open water swimmer. Find out more at www.annaploszajski.com.
Materials science https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Materials_science
Into the Woods by John Yorke https://www.waterstones.com/book/into-the-woods/john-yorke/9780141978109
Ultra-swimmer Sarah Thomas https://sarahthomasswims.com/.
Trumpets can play quietly! https://www.alisonbalsom.com/
Barberette https://www.barberette.co.uk/
IFIXIT https://www.ifixit.com/
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