I AM a dr of particle physics accredited by the university of cambridge and cern and a passionate and award winning science educator, speaker and SCIENCE entertainer.

DR SAM GREGSON

My scientific passion really ignited as a particle physicist AND science communicator at the University of Cambridge and the Large Hadron Collider Beauty (LHCb) experiment at CERN, Switzerland (thesis analysis). 

Now I want to bring the joys of science and critical reasoning to everyone: young and old, rich and poor, scientific veteran or beginner. I aim to do it with a sense of open minded wonder, a hint of comedy, and with as much engagement and interactivity as I can muster. It’s important to get people thinking scientifically and doing science for themselves!

We live in a world fractured along lines of ideology, politics, race and many other factors. I truly believe that an understanding of science, critical reasoning and an ability to determine the objective facts behind complex issues is the best way to bring us closer together!

SCIENCE ENTERTAINER 

During my PhD, I began performing scientific stand-up comedy for vehicles such as Bright Club, Science Show Off and Science Slam.

Explaining science and critical reasoning through comedy is a great way to engage audiences that don't attend traditional scientific outreach events and challenge the stereotypes that surround scientists.

I enjoyed it so much that I founded and project managed LHComedy, CERN's 1st ever comedy show. The show was covered by many international news outlets including the Guardian and Der Spiegel!

...and I want to keep going!...

SCIENCE EDUCATOR

I know from experience, that if you show someone that they can do something for themselves, they will remember what they have learned!

In this spirit, I founded the Ministry of Sense project to produce exciting and interactive science comedy shows that introduce school, adult and family audiences to high level science topics and the fascinating worlds of the scientific method, critical thinking and cognitive biases in an engaging, high-octane and fun manner. 

The first Ministry of Sense show "Hunting the Higgs" is currently performed by myself and pioneer of geek pop Jonny Berliner and includes voice-overs by the legendary Stephen Fry. It has visited high profile venues such as the Royal Institution, The Green Man Festival and Cheltenham Science Festival and engaged more than 50,000 people already.

For more information about the show or to book a performance, visit my sister page here.

BLOGGER, PODCASTER AND YOUTUBER

I enjoy discussing high profile, intriguing and current science topics and the Bad Boy of Science YouTube channel .

Here, you will find in depth scientific breakdowns for the lay person, interviews with world-leading experts, short videos telling you what you need to know about massive scientific stories and much, much more!

Stay watching, stay scientific, stay….bad!

MEDIA APPEARANCES

I have made several media appearances explaining and championing critical thought and science. These include:

• Genius by Stephen Hawking (Discovery Channel/PBS)

• Some Boffins with Jokes (BBC)

• The Naked Scientists (BBC)

I've spoken at Cambridge University, CERN, The Royal Institution and TEDX and for many other vehicles and institutions. I am always happy to speak at conferences, science festivals, stand-up nights and any other science based event.