About Science Dome

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The founder of Science Dome and has a great passion for sharing the wonder of science to children. He brings a wealth of experience to Science Dome and is an experienced rocks and fossils collector. Following 6 years of holidays in the Isle of Wight and also being local to the Jurassic Coast, Neil had a vision to show the wonder of Dinosaurs and rocks to schools, combining this with a show about the stars. Instead of just taking rocks into classrooms, Neil purchased his first Mobile Dome to bring to schools to show computerized film and pictures and combined this with his private collection of fossils. Neil has been amazed at the interest and take-up of the Science Dome service and now presents general science shows linked to Key Stages in subjects such as Light and Sound and Soils.

Neil is a committed Christian and loves to present the RS show using the Science Dome, sharing his awe at the wonder of God’s creation. Neil is based in Bournemouth.

Samuel has grown up with the Science Dome, being Neil’s son, and has had a passion for teaching and all things computers throughout his whole life. Graduated in Computer Science at Cardiff University, 

Sam loves to share his enthusiasm for coding and science through Code Ninjas and the Science Club at the Science Zone. He is also a presenter for the Science Dome following in his dad’s footsteps.

Sam believes in making education, especially science, exciting for young people to inspire and encourage their own curiosity. What he likes the most about his job is “getting to inspire the next generation and seeing the awe and wonder of the kids in the planetarium, reminding me of the same feeling I had in the dome when I was younger. And who wouldn’t want to work in a planetarium!”. 

When he isn’t running science experiments or touring through space, he can often be found zooming around Bournemouth on his electric skateboard!

Giuseppe graduated in Physics at Catania University. After a 10-year career in retail, Giuseppe decided to return to his first love, Astronomy. He completed a MSc in Astrophysics at Queen Mary University in London, and also worked as a freelancer for The Royal Observatory in Greenwich . He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.

What he likes the most of his job is "the ability to open children’s horizon and reveal a world that they may never have

thought it might exist."

Giuseppe believes that not only is Science a lot of fun, but it is also a lot easier than most people think. He is eager to share this love of Science with others. As far as Astronomy is concerned, one of the areas that particularly interest Giuseppe is the history of Astronomy and of old instruments such as astrolabes. He feels these can be invaluable tools for learning about Astronomy even in our modern computer driven day and age.

Giuseppe is also interested in game programming: "Creating those realistic scenarios are fascinating". His other passions are, his lovely wife, reading books on Science-Fiction, Philosophy, History and Science. One of his biggest headaches is that he has too many books and does not want to get rid of any of them; he wonders if he is going to end up moving out of his own house to make more room for these books.

Douglas A. Karson is a dynamic presenter who brings curiosity, creativity, and compassion to every Science Dome show. With a lifelong fascination for science, his early love of space was shaped by the stories of Asimov and Roddenberry — sparking a passion for exploration that continues to this day.

A father of two, Douglas brings warmth, humour, and perspective to his sessions. Whether exploring black holes or building rockets, he encourages children to engage with the universe around them. His teaching style encourages questions and wonder. He strives to have children leaving every show keen to take their knowledge further on the sails of their own curiosity. 

Douglas says, "What I love most about this job is hearing kids say and the end 'wow, that was awesome! I had no idea about...'"

Originally from the USA and now based in Bournemouth, Douglas blends a diverse background from teaching and learning. He regularly leads workshops, retreats, and experiences through his organisation, Keep Art It, and has exhibited and sold over 400 original artworks.

Artist Website: www.dougkarson.com

Artist Instagram: @DAKArtist

Company Website: www.keepartit.org
Company Instagram: @keepartit

Sue is an Open University Natural Sciences graduate. Having always

worked in science based jobs she retrained as a secondary school science teacher and taught in Leeds for what would be the whole of her teaching career. 

Following a short illness she realised she needed to step back from classroom teaching and was fortunate to be able to take early retirement. "I had always envied the planetarium presenters who visited our school and so decided this was what I wanted to do next. A short phone discussion with Neil later and the rest, as they say, is history." And this is how she became part of the Science Dome Team.

What she loves the most about her job is "the excitement and enthusiasm of the children. Their sense of wonder and knowledge is amazing. I learn something new from them every show."

Among her hobbies and interests, Sue has a lifelong interest in Astronomy, for some years she was the president of her local astronomical society. Back on Earth the natural world has always intrigued and inspired her, something she hopes to pass on through her presentations.

 Nick Sayers is a dynamic science communicator and artist based in Brighton & Hove. Known for his creative intersection of STEM and art, he builds engaging experiences using recycled materials, drawing machines, geodesic sculptures, and sustainable design .

He regularly presents in the Science Dome, combining artistic flair with scientific storytelling—bringing topics like space, ecology, engineering, and geometry to life for school-aged audiences

Matt is a lifelong Bournemouth resident who has grown up with a deep love of all things space and science and he fondly remembers when the Science Dome came to his school. His background is in astrophysics and has experience in education with the Science Zone and Code Ninjas, running workshops and clubs for young people. 

His day to day work involves developing new content for shows and ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and repaired. He has a particular passion for telescopes, which he enjoys using to observe and photograph the Sun, Moon, planets and the occasional faint patch of light from a nebula or galaxy, when the weather allows.

We have had the privileged of having our colleague Linnie for eight years now. With a background as a hotel manager for many years, Linnie joined our business family and brought to the table her super skills! 

A highly organised, energetic, fun and super friendly person who has helped with the smooth running of the business and contributed enormously in our growth, helping us thrive and level up our game. 

She will be on the other side of the line to inform you and answer any questions you might have. She will be there to support you during the entire process, from the time you reach us out till we deliver the service and receive your feedback.