Meet The Scientist Series: What is in the air, and why should I care?

Meet the Scientist
Welcome to the 2025–2026 Meet the Scientist series!
This year we have another exciting line-up of free online webinars designed for 4th to 6th class children in Ireland.

Can’t join live? Register anyway and you’ll get the replay link by email, available for 7 days.

Teachers, please note: the register button for each webinar will take you to a Zoom registration page with an overview of the content.

You will need to register separately for every webinar you would like your class to attend.

What is in the air, and why should I care?
Meet Dr Liz Coleman, Lecturer in Physics, Climate and Air Pollution at the University of Galway and learn about the air you breathe.

Overview

• What’s the air made of
• What causes changes to our air
• Effects on the climate
• Effects on our Health
• How to protect the air