We are all Making Waves Prof Sheila Rowan,

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We are all Making Waves Prof Sheila Rowan, @ScotSciChief We are all Making Waves Prof Sheila Rowan, Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland, Director of the Institute for Gravitational Research Thanks for inviting me

Role of the Chief Scientific Adviser The Science, Policy, Society Nexus

Gravitational Waves

Going back in time…

The PhD Years

Don’t be afraid to take Risks

Science is also about Transferable Skills

Energy Technology Working at the Cutting Edge Fast Paced area New challenges Opportunities to innovate and commercialise Ambitious Government Targets – 2030 - 50% of Scotland's heat, transport and electricity consumption to be supplied from renewable sources. (Scottish Government Draft Energy Strategy).

Vibrant Climate for Innovation

Academia Government Community Innovation Industry

Your ideas, discoveries and businesses will shape Scotland's Energy Future