Naomi Smith

After obtaining my first degree in Physics from the University of Manchester I started working as an accelerator physicist in the STFC ASTeC accelerator physics group. I worked on the design study for the Diamond Light Source and was involved in the operation of the Synchrotron Radiation Source as well as communication activities such as editing the ASTeC annual report and maintaining the ASTeC website. I also became a STEM Ambassador and became experienced in science outreach activities.

After this I went on to study for an M.Sc in Science Communication and worked in Science Centres in Wrexham and Widnes before working at CERN as a Communications Officer in the EU Projects Office.

Next I worked at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre as an Education and Events Manager. During my time there I developed and delivered workshops for school children and organised events for families and adult audiences such as Stargazing nights and the Lovell lecture series. I was also involved in the development and delivery of several externally funded projects such as Explore your Universe, Destination Space and Operation Earth

I joined the QUASAR Group Project T.E.A.M. in April 2022 and became the LIV.INNO Centre Manager at the start of the project in October 2022. I am responsible for the day to day running of the centre which involves organising events including international conferences, producing content for websites and newsletters as well as ensuring that all studnets receive the training required by the LIV.INNO CDT.