I, Science is a London-based website for science news, events, reviews and features, as well as a multiple award-winning magazine published three times per year.
Meet the Team!
The team producing the I, Science website and the magazine is a group of postgraduate students at Imperial College London, studying for an MSc in Science Communication or Science Media Production.
Natalia Leo
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Contact: natalia.leo-paniagua25@imperial.ac.uk
Natalia Leo studied engineering physics in Mexico and after a few years working on industry decided to change gears and pursue a career in science communication. She is inspired by the impact science can have on our everyday lives and how it is woven into our personal stories. As Co-Editor in Chief of I, Science, she is looking forward to having a space to explore science, its scope and the emotions it can evoke, and to give a voice to different perspectives.
Catalina Sanchez
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Contact: catalina.sanchez-vargas25@imperial.ac.uk
Catalina Sánchez is a Costa Rican computing engineer and passionate space, policy, and tech advocate from Latin America. She’s driven by the idea that science should feel approachable, creative, and deeply connected to the world we live in. As the new co Editor-in-Chief of I,Science, she’s excited to bring her love for space, storytelling, and inclusive communication to the magazine, amplifying diverse voices and reminding readers that science belongs to all of us
Yilin Zhang
Magazine Designer
Contact: yilin.zhang25@imperial.ac.uk
Yilin Zhang is passionate about communicating science through visual mediums and expanding her skills to do so as an MSc Science Media Production student. Her inspirations come from her love to game and crafting cosplays through 3D printing, foam work and sewing. As I,Science’s Magazine Designer, she is excited to bring her creativity from the visual arts into print and digital media.
Emily Sanderson
Brand Designer
Contact: emily.sanderson25@imperial.ac.uk
Emily Sanderson has turned her love of science and art into a passion for creative science communication. Her paintings are often inspired by the photographs she takes on research expeditions, and she hopes to one day use her knowledge of both to tackle the big issues in science. As Brand Designer, Emily is looking forward to working across all design aspects of the I, Science magazine and social media to curate an engaging new identity.
Wannes Vanoyenbrugge
Web Manager/Designer
Contact: wannes.vanoyenbrugge25@imperial.ac.uk
Wannes manages the website for I, Science!
Juliet Maxted
Deputy Features Editor
Contact: juliet.maxted25@imperial.ac.uk
Juliet is passionate about bridging the gap between science and society. Coming from a background of conservation science, Juliet has spent the last two years in bat conservation, using education and community engagement to share the love for one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures. At I, Science, Juliet is looking forward to using her platform to help people navigate complicated and often misunderstood scientific topics, and to encouraging new voices to write for the magazine.
Marina Milsum
News Editor
Contact: marina.milsum25@imperial.ac.uk
Marina Milsum is an aspiring science journalist with a strong love of reading, writing and drawing. Marina’s enthusiasm for static visual media came from manga, and the use of illustrations to tell stories. As I,Science’s News Editor, she looks forward to keeping everyone up to date with new and exciting emerging science stories.
Kazuma Oura
Deputy News Editor
Contact: kazuma.oura25@imperial.ac.uk
Kazuma Oura is a keen science communicator with a Neuroscience background and a passion for creative, evidence-based scientific writing. As the deputy news editor in this year’s I, Science team, he aims to produce news articles that cover novel discoveries in various scientific fields, to make complex stories more approachable, accessible and informative to a diverse group of audience.
Lily Pagano
Reviews Editor
Contact: lily.pagano25@imperial.ac.uk
Lily Pagano is a London-born physicist turned journalist with a passion for science as well as film, photography and the arts. She is driven by the idea that science and the arts can not only co-exist but can be combined to form a multidisciplinary medium that treads the territory between discipline and creativity. As the newly appointed Reviews Editor at I, Science, she is excited to bring together her love of literature and science to provide the latest news on current books, films and exhibitions to watch out for.
Nada Soufi
Radio Presenter
Contact: nada.soufi25@imperial.ac.uk
Nada is an international student from Morocco. She loves talking about science particular how the brain works. After being a science presenter for kids she is excited to bring the skills she learned in her role as radio presenter . Her goal along with producer Izzy is to create engaging short radio episodes with exciting guests and topics.
Isabella Fraser
Radio Producer
Contact: isabella.fraser25@imperial.ac.uk
Izzie Fraser is an ex-music industry professional and Theoretical Physics graduate from London. She loves audio-visual storytelling, reading the New Scientist and playing games like chess and the NYT connections. As the Radio Producer, Izzie is excited to find science stories that ignite the senses, she wants to push the limits of the medium and create content that spreads excitement and whimsy around science.
Glynis Davies
Pictures Editor
Contact: glynis.davies25@imperial.ac.uk
Glynis Davies is a photographer and aspiring documentary filmmaker. After completing her degree in Engineering Physics while working in broadcast and film, she is excited to combine her passions for science and storytelling to create visual narratives that educate and foster connection.
Shweta Vasaya
Deputy Video Editor
Contact: shweta.vasaya25@imperial.ac.uk
Shweta Vasaya studied to become a neuroscientist but ultimately pursued a career as a science education specialist and product developer. While working in a lab, she realised that she was happiest when sharing the wonders of science with students. She believes in the power of well-informed and engaged young citizens to drive positive change in their communities. Therefore, she aspires to tell stories of science that inspire, engage, and empower audiences through diverse forms of media.
Rosanne Choong
Events Manager
Contact: rosanne.choong22@imperial.ac.uk
A Medical Bioscientist at heart, Rosanne is passionate about intertwining her love of public engagement and outreach with the intracicies of biomedical research. As one half of the Event Management team, Rosanne is enthused to be working to deliver dynamic experiences in support of the wonderful I,Science endeavours. Outside of her work, Rosanne is an avid cheerleader and will probably be found defying gravity in a basket toss.
Lizzie Blunt
Events Manager
Contact: lizzie.blunt25@imperial.ac.uk
With a background in Biomedical Sciences and a passion to share her interest with others, Lizzie is excited to be part of the Events Team at I, Science. Together with Rosanne she hopes to bring enthusiasm and fun ideas to public engagement at the magazine. Outside of all things science, Lizzie enjoys music, so you can often find her with her headphones in or violin in hand!
Sophia Birch
Marketing Manager
Contact: sophia.birch25@imperial.ac.uk
A Neuroscience graduate and this year’s Marketing Manager, Sophia is a people-centred thinker driven to shape a healthier society. In an era when misinformation proliferates, she hopes that by translating complex scientific concepts through multiple media, people may interact with science more tangibly, reflect on their health, and make better informed decisions with confidence. Her passions for sport, cooking and nutrition have played an influential role in these ambitions as a science communicator. With experience in event management and outreach, Sophia is eager to transfer these skills to marketing, expanding I, Science’s reach to engage with as many readers as possible.
Gabriella Ziobro
Sub-Editor
Contact: gabby.ziobro25@imperial.ac.uk
As a sub-editor with a passion for storytelling, Gabriella Ziobro loves shaping scientific details into engaging stories. With an eye for detail and a fascination with the natural world, she works to make science fun and easy to connect with. In her free moments, she can be found roaming museums, watercolor painting, baking, or writing short stories, always with a coffee in hand.
Pip Andrews
Sub-Editor
Contact: pip.andrews25@imperial.ac.uk
Pip Andrews is a biology graduate who is passionate about sharing stories around climate change, plastic pollution, sport, and health. She loves the pragmatism of science and wants more people to similarly feel empowered by its ability to unlock the solutions to issues which face us all today.
Eloise Trawick
Sub-Editor
Contact: eloise.trawick25@imperial.ac.uk
Eloise Trawick has an undergraduate degree in Biology, and she specialised in ecology and evolution, conservation and animal behaviour. She is particularly interested in how science communication can help counteract climate anxiety and inspire more hope and care for the natural world. She has previously subedited for The Oxford Scientist, and written for The Oxford Blue, The Oxford Scientist and Wild Magazine.
Patrick
Sub-Editor
Contact: Patrick.adams24@imperial.ac.uk
Patrick is a London born Biologist with a passion for the environment, and conservation. He enjoys light-hearted storytelling which focuses on community and spotlights the people within a narrative. As a sub-editor, Patrick is hoping to uncover the weird, whacky, and wonderful stories that reveal how humans connect with the world around them.
Victoria Raunio
Social Media Manager
Contact: victoria.raunio25@imperial.ac.uk
Victoria Raunio is a musician and lifelong pop-culture enthusiast with a keen interest in how science weaves its way into the mainstream. She believes social media is a powerful bridge between these worlds and currently manages the social medias for I, Science magazine. She is particularly passionate about using digital platforms to amplify engagement within pop culture for women and LGBTQ+ communities in STEM.
Alexia Mihaila
Support Social Media
Contact: alexia.mihaila25@imperial.ac.uk
Alexia Mihaila is a multidisciplinary researcher in Arts and Sciences whose work explores the connections between music, visual arts, and science. She works as a concert photographer, videographer, and film and music journalist, driven by curiosity and a genuine enjoyment of exploring new ideas and sharing them with others. In her role supporting social media for I, Science, Alexia focuses on getting the magazine’s content seen and heard, bringing enthusiasm to how science reaches wider audiences.
Nicole Downar
Deputy Reviews Editor
Contact: nicole.downar25@imperial.ac.uk
With a BSc in Biology from Canada, Nicole is interested in the intersections between science and storytelling, with a particular focus on how literature shapes public perceptions of science. Passionate about museum spaces as sites of learning, she aspires to a curatorial career exploring how objects narrate past, present, and future. As deputy reviews editor, she hopes to explore how current exhibitions and popular media get us thinking about how current issues connect to science.
Zhitong Li
Deputy Website Manager & Designer
Contact: zhitong.li25@imperial.ac.uk
Zhitong Li is a multimedia producer and artist. As an MSc Science Communication student, he draws inspiration from documentary practice and his background in anthropology, where scientific practice meets culture and meaning-making. As I, Science’s Deputy Website Manager & Designer, he is excited to craft intuitive and engaging digital spaces that connect audiences with science in fresh and accessible ways.
