In this episode, we talk with Professor Christopher Jackson about the power of TV, media, and public lectures, as outreach tools to engage people from all backgrounds with the geosciences. Join us for a special discussion that takes us to the summit of one of Earth's largest lava lakes!

Chris Jackson (he/him/his) is Chair in Sustainable Geoscience at the University of Manchester. Chris works in the general area of sedimentary basin analysis. When not studying rocks, Chris gives geoscience lectures to the public and in schools, having appeared on several, Earth Science-focused, television productions and podcasts. Chris is engaged in efforts to improve equality, diversity, and inclusivity in Higher Education.

Royal Institution Christmas Lecture 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgPheUeQm3E

Expedition Volcano (BBC): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09hlz7w

Audible series: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/A-Grown-Up-Guide-to-Planet-Earth-Podcast/B09G47NZN6

Twitter: https://twitter.com/seis_matters

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopheraidenleejackson/