Mr Wizard’s heir

The science communication world has changed dramatically in the years since Steve Spangler graduated in biochemistry from the University of Colorado Boulder, US. Now, not only can you study the subject at college, but the internet is flooded with videos of science demonstrations – including many from Spangler himself.

Spangler’s journey into science communication started when he stayed on after graduation for an education degree. He started with the aim of teaching high school chemistry, but emerged with a job as an elementary science teacher. ‘I learnt from other teachers how to take my love of chemistry and teach science in a way that engages young kids,’ he says.