A new book is aiming to inspire teenagers by showcasing the work of leading scientists.
Published Thursday, September 10, Scientists Making a Difference features 47 scientists from around the world, including quantum expert Professor Winfried Hensinger from the University of Sussex.
Written by award-winning mechanical engineer Dr Shini Somara, the book is based on interviews with scientists tackling some of the most pressing challenges of the future.
It offers students a first-hand look at the many career paths and possibilities within modern science.
Professor Hensinger, director of the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies and co-founder of Universal Quantum, where he serves as chief scientist and chairman, said: "Science is all about working together to solve problems and we need the best young minds to tackle the problems of our world, and some we don’t even know about yet."
His work focuses on building quantum computers, a technology he believes will transform industries in the coming decades.
He said: "We’re just scratching the surface of the quantum revolution and in 10 or twenty years’ time pretty much all industries will be affected by their ability to run complex calculations at once."
The book is part of a wider initiative to promote science education across the UK.
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Every state secondary school in the UK will receive two free copies through a collaboration between Imperial College London and The Gatsby Charitable Foundation.
The foundation was established by Lord Sainsbury to strengthen STEM education.
n addition to the books themselves, schools will receive a teacher’s guide, a laminated timeline and posters covering a topic from each chapter.
Additional resources are available at scientists-making-a-difference.com.
Professor Hensinger said: "I hope this project will help encourage more young people to explore the many routes into science, including apprenticeships and T-Levels."
He also highlighted new opportunities for students at Sussex.
He said: "At Sussex we’ve just introduced an exciting new degree programme in quantum technologies where, alongside coursework, students take part in one of our research groups across all four years of their undergraduate degree.
"This means students get real experience in developing quantum computers, sensors and other groundbreaking technologies."
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