I have experience with facilitating dialogues between the scientific community and the wider public in addition to advising on issues of accessibility in education.

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Anatomy of a Particle Detector

Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society, April 2025

Particle detectors are to particle physicists as telescopes are to astronomers. They allow us to open a window into the inner workings of the Universe at the smallest length scales to understand it in terms of its fundamental constituents. But how exactly do they reveal to us the properties of the subatomic world in such extraordinary detail and with such remarkable agreement with theoretical predictions?

On Writing with Dr Claire Malone

Enrich Festival, April 2025

Passionate about communicating science and inclusion Dr Claire Malone is an internationally sought-after public speaker and science journalist, writing for several scientific publications. Her TEDTalk discussing different perspectives in science using analogies from fundamental physics has inspired over 2 million viewers. 

Currently, she is working on her first novel. Her creative writing uses the perspective of an extraterrestrial visitor, to dive into the often-undiscussed psychological aspects of pursuing one's ambitions while negotiating the barriers that society creates for people with disabilities.

Slowing Down to Speed Up: Rethinking Progress in STEM

 BSI London Immunology Group, "Diveristy in Immunology", July 2025

The culture of speed in academia —where success is measured by rigid deadlines, publication rates, and the relentless pursuit of competitive funding tied to short-term outputs—often disproportionately excludes marginalised groups, particularly women and disabled academics. I discuss how shifting the focus from solely quantitative metrics by prioritising flexibility, inclusivity, and more timeless intellectual engagement can create a fairer academic environment. By challenging outdated norms and embracing inclusivity, we can build a future where science thrives on the contributions of all talented individuals.

Code, Consciousness, and Connectivity: Artificial Intelligence Meets Psychedelic Therapy

Global Psychadelic Week, November 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) and psychedelic therapy represent two of the most transformative frontiers in modern science, each poised to redefine mental healthcare and the exploration of consciousness. In this talk, Dr. Claire Malone examines the powerful synergy between these fields, showcasing how AI is revolutionizing psychedelic medicine through innovations such as virtual reality-assisted therapy, real-time physiological monitoring, and AI-optimized clinical trials. By leveraging these technologies, treatments are becoming more personalized, efficient, and widely accessible, paving the way for new standards in mental health care.

Anatomy of a Particle Detector

Christmas IOP talk at University of Leeds, December 2025

Particle detectors are to particle physicists as telescopes are to astronomers. They allow us to open a window into the inner workings of the Universe at the smallest length scales to understand it in terms of its fundamental constituents. But how exactly do they reveal to us the properties of the subatomic world in such extraordinary detail and with such remarkable agreement with theoretical predictions?

Claire MaIone will explore these incredible feats of engineering, with a particular focus on the ATLAS experiment at CERN. To digest the enormous flow of data produced by the collisions, ATLAS uses an advanced “trigger” system to tell the detector which particle interactions to record and which to ignore. Complex data acquisition and computing systems are then used to analyse the collision events recorded. Claire will conclude by looking to the future at what new technologies particle detectors are employing so that we can continue exploring the subject of the building blocks of our universe in ever greater detail.