Cambridge graphic novel inspires science careers for students
- The graphic novel features stories of individuals with unconventional paths to science.
- Prof Adrian Liston and Yulia Lapko collaborated on the project, with Liston sharing his own background and experiences.
- The book aims to inspire young adults by showcasing the diversity of scientists and encouraging them to consider science as a viable career option.
A new graphic novel titled 'Becoming a Scientist' has been released, aimed at inspiring young adults to consider careers in science. Written by Professor Adrian Liston from the University of Cambridge and illustrated by Yulia Lapko, the book shares stories of individuals who took unconventional paths to become scientists. Prof Liston, who grew up in a truck-driving family in Australia, emphasizes the importance of diverse backgrounds in the scientific community. He hopes that by showcasing these varied experiences, more young people will see science as an attainable career. Yulia Lapko, who fled Ukraine in 2022, contributed her artistic skills to illustrate the stories of scientists she interacts with daily. The graphic novel targets readers aged 12 to 18, aiming to broaden their understanding of the many routes into science and the richness that diversity brings to the field.