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Transform materials science into engaging experiences with Dr Zoe Laughlin, speaker, material scientist and broadcaster. Zoe works with audiences to explore engineering innovation and scientific discovery, delivering expert insights as UCL Institute of Making director and BBC presenter.
Dr Zoe Laughlin is an artist, engineer, material scientist, and broadcaster.
She is the co-founder and director of the Institute of Making at University College London.
Zoe was the first resident scientist on ITV's This Morning, where she conducted experiments.
She has presented various investigative science and engineering programmes for BBC2 and BBC4.
Additionally, she is a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4's The Kitchen Cabinet, where she discusses food-related topics.
Recently, Zoe served as the expert presenter for the Unofficial Science of… series on Sky Max, where she recreated stunts from films like Home Alone, Die Hard, and Indiana Jones alongside different comedians.
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To book Zoe Laughlin, email zoe.laughlin@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Dr Zoe's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Zoe Laughlin uses live experiment and demonstration as her primary format, recreating real-world scenarios — such as film stunts from titles like Home Alone and Die Hard — to test scientific principles in front of an audience.
Dr Zoe Laughlin speaks on materials science, creativity and innovation, and the science of everyday life. She is co-founder and director of the Institute of Making at University College London and has presented science and engineering programmes for BBC2, BBC4, and Sky Max, and served as the first resident scientist on ITV's This Morning.
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