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Dr Emily Grossman is a renowned science communicator, author, and educator, celebrated for her engaging ability to make complex scientific ideas accessible and inspiring to a wide audience. As a passionate advocate for gender equality in STEM, Emily is frequently invited to speak at conferences, schools, and corporate events. She is widely recognised for her appearances as a science expert on popular television shows such as “The Alan Titchmarsh Show” and “Duck Quacks Don’t Echo”, where she brings warmth and clarity to scientific discussion. Emily is hired not only for her expertise but for her ability to connect with audiences through her authenticity, storytelling, and commitment to breaking down gender stereotypes in science.
Emily’s journey began with a first-class degree in Natural Sciences from Queens’ College, Cambridge, followed by a PhD in cancer research at the University of Manchester. Initially aspiring to become a physicist, she switched to biology due to self-doubt, only later discovering that she had performed just as well as her male peers. This realisation sparked her commitment to supporting women in science and advocating for representation. Before entering the world of science communication, she trained in musical theatre and worked as a professional actress and workshop leader in Theatre in Education, which laid the foundation for her confident and compelling stage presence today.
In recent years, Emily has achieved significant recognition for her work in promoting science and equality. She has written for publications including The BBC Academy, The Sun, and The Week Junior, and she has presented on radio shows such as BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC World Service, and the Guardian Science Weekly Podcast. Her TEDx talk, “Why Science Needs People Who Cry”, was widely praised for its powerful message on the importance of emotion in science. She was named an honorary STEM ambassador at the STEM Inspiration Awards in 2017 and continues to deliver talks and host events at leading institutions such as The Royal Society and the Royal Academy.
Emily is hired as a motivational speaker because of her unique blend of scientific rigour, emotional intelligence, and theatrical flair. Her personal story of overcoming self-doubt, her diverse career, and her passionate advocacy for inclusion in STEM make her an inspiring role model, especially for young women. She doesn’t just share knowledge – she empowers, challenges, and uplifts every audience she meets.
Emily Grossman is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Emily is an extremely effective communicator, using humour and demonstrating openness and compassion as she shares her enthusiasm for science and mathematics.”
“I really enjoyed Emily’s talk at the Science Curriculum Leaders Conference in Leeds today. It hit home and challenged me to create an environment in my classroom where girls feel supported and encouraged.”
“We had a great turnout to come and hear Emily speak about Imposter Syndrome at HSBC London, and she did not disappoint. With her inspiring story of the impact of Imposter Syndrome at various turns in her life – through her struggles to fit in as a Research Scientist and Actress, then persevering despite anxiety to become a BBC Expert and now combining her skills as a Science Communicator, Emily was an authentic and engaging speaker. She spoke openly on topics which resonate with many in the Corporate sphere but not often talked about. We want people to feel empowered to fulfil their potential and Emily’s touching talk certainly helped in our aim to achieve this.”
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