About Lucy
Who
Lucy says:
“I look at things from a different angle. I use this to transform simple electronics into cool gadgets, science into Plain English, problems into opportunities and even in doing improv, stand-up comedy and storytelling. I love making science and engineering fun – and by this sneaky and underhand method, bringing technological wonders to a larger audience.”
why
Professional doesn’t have to mean dull.
Responsible doesn’t have to mean dull.
Science and Engineering isn’t limited to “boffins”.
what
Formal education culminated in Lucy being given a doctorate for playing with bubbles. She is also a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and a member of the Association of British Science Writers. She also has a City and Guilds in Woodturning.
biographies
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Dr Lucy Rogers MBE is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Former Visiting Professor at Brunel University, she’s an award-winning engineer, author of Up: A Scientist’s Guide to the Magic Above Us, and was a judge on the BBC’s Robot Wars. Her creative projects range from animatronic dinosaurs to space debris mitigation and carbon-negative technologies.
Lucy received an MBE for services to engineering and holds recognition from the Royal Academy of Engineering for her innovative promotion of engineering to the public. She’s passionate about nature and developing negative environmental impact solutions. Her diverse career spans robotics, sustainable technology, and educational outreach, making science and engineering accessible through social media, writing, and public engagement.
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Dr Lucy Rogers MBE is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Former Visiting Professor at Brunel University, she’s an award-winning engineer, author of Up: A Scientist’s Guide to the Magic Above Us and former BBC Robot Wars judge. Her creative projects span animatronic dinosaurs to carbon-negative technologies, demonstrating her versatility across diverse engineering disciplines.
Lucy received an MBE for services to engineering and holds recognition from the Royal Academy of Engineering for her innovative promotion of engineering to the public. She’s passionate about nature and developing sustainable engineering solutions that address climate challenges. Her work encompasses robotics, space technology, environmental innovation, and educational outreach.
Beyond her technical achievements, Lucy has become a prominent voice in science communication, leveraging social media and digital platforms to make engineering accessible to broader audiences. Her engaging approach to public engagement has inspired countless individuals to consider careers in STEM fields. She founded initiatives like ISSWave, connecting people worldwide to wave at astronauts aboard the International Space Station and the Guild of Makers, to encourage people to make and innovate products with their hands.
Rogers’ diverse career reflects her commitment to using engineering as a force for positive change. From designing complex mechanical systems to writing about the natural world above us, she continues to bridge the gap between technical innovation and public understanding, championing both environmental sustainability and engineering excellence.
Some words from Lucy:
“It’s great to think that I can, and have, made a difference – just by tweeting factoids that I find interesting and blogging about things I have been playing with and making. ISSWave started as a bit of fun between friends, and is still continuing with many people around the world looking up, and waving to the astronauts aboard the International Space Station, as it passes overhead.
I learnt at Singularity University that current technology means one person can make a huge impact on the world. We sometimes see this in the news in a negative way – “lone gunman kills …” etc., but I believe we can embrace the potential and use it for good. Just look at what Jack Andraka has done. At age 15 he invented an inexpensive and sensitive dipstick-like sensor for the rapid and early detection of pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancers – mainly by hard work and the use of the internet. Here’s his TEDxOrangeCoast talk.
I’ve accepted the challenge to “Positively Affect Lives” tweeting is just a part of it. Sometimes I do wonder if I’m tweeting into a silent ether – so this recognition is wonderful and spurs me on.”
Talk the talk
Lucy is a brilliant communicator with the engineering experience to back it up. She had the audience captivated with her fun and informative keynote at the launch of the Wuthering Bytes festival.
write on
Tim Radford, former science editor of the Guardian.