Science Magazine Society: Physics Editor

Despite physics being really cool and descriptive (with metaphors of cows most spherical), physicists aren't the most renowned writers. I’m a natural sciences student, majoring in physics with a minor in imagining the world with cows being spherical and the world being cow shaped. At UCL, I have participated in team projects in both creative and STEM (Energy) societies. This springtime I published my first article for the magazine (under the physics section). I had a lovely time working with my editor, and this article is hopefully my first of several to come. I also sometimes go to Imp*rial College London to participate in a little something called the Good Science Project where with very scary and kind academics and students we discuss ethics of science and are writing creative pieces which will is set to be published in a book! I believe this, in addition to learning more from experienced committee members and society events, would set up a strong starting position for me, were I to be elected as physics editor. It would be a pleasure to be involved in developing exciting ideas from fellow students.

I am applying for Physics Editor because I believe that the most complex wonders of the universe, from the zero-resistance mysteries of superconductivity to the frontiers of quantum mechanics, deserve to be told as compelling stories. As lead editor of my Sixth Form magazine, where I successfully produced two full editions, I gained battle-tested experience managing deadlines, refining contributor drafts, and curating high-quality content. I don’t just understand the maths; I understand the narrative. My goal is to transform the Physics section into a space where rigorous science meets accessible journalism, highlighting cutting-edge student research and making the seemingly impossible concepts of our field understandable to everyone on campus. I bring the technical eye to ensure accuracy and the editorial vision to help our magazine become the best in its class.

Hi! I’m Ivy, a first-year UCL Natural Sciences student running for Physics Editor. I’ve been involved in science communication for several years through outreach, public engagement, and now editorial work at UCL Science Magazine. Through both my academic interests and writing experience, I’ve become especially interested in how physics can be communicated in ways that are engaging, accessible, and connected to wider cultural and scientific conversations.

As Physics Editor, I’d love to help develop a section that balances exciting new physics with thoughtful storytelling, while also encouraging more students, especially those without a strong physics background, to feel comfortable reading and writing about the subject.