NO Science to good teaching #scienceteacher #nitricoxide 3.0: discover a path

Back in 2011, I set up Science Teacher Network for teachers to connect with each other and feel more positive about their work and technology. With over 17,000 members, Science Teacher Network is about improving partnerships between teachers, schools, universities, and industry to drive engagement in STEM subjects. Every day, millions of teachers are online learning what science really is by experiencing it virtually. The network is an opportunity to share experiences, learn the best practices and achieve the best outcomes. We have learnt so much along the way. Our board of trustees, Richard NeSmith, Sofoklis Sotiriou, Han Buwalda and Ennio Cantoresi, is helping 'make the rubber meets the road' and deliver the vision of reaching 50,000 members by 2021. If you want to keep up to date with our progress, please follow us here on Linkedin. If you have ideas on how we can secure more members, or if you’d like to discuss being a part of the network, please get in touch with me, or any of our trustees.

Shortly after, I set up Nitric Oxide Research Network. Its mission is to further and promote all knowledge related to nitric oxide (NO) in both fundamental and applied sciences. Nitric oxide is an important molecule produced in every living species. In humans, it is involved in virtually every cellular and organ function. My interest in the field was sparked in 1992 after NO was named ‘molecule of the year’ by Science magazine and when Pr Higenbottam convinced me that nitric oxide signaling would be a good area in which to carry out research work. In 1998, the Nobel Prize was awarded to the three scientists responsible for nitric oxide discovery, Pr Furchgot, Pr Murad and Pr Ignarro. Nitric Oxide research Network is a platform of proactive discussions helping to harness the power to inspire, attract and retain the next generation of innovators. You can follow us here on Linkedin. If you’d like to discuss being a part of the network or become one of its trustees, please get in touch with me.

Some suggest that we should make science lessons more about the real world. Nitric oxide is in every breath of wind, in every green leaf, and symphony orchestras. You can't escape it even if you try to shut it out. Now more than ever, we need to celebrate its discovery and highlight its importance. We would love you to get involved too.