What does a scientist look like?


Where I Work is an award-winning photography feature from the journal Nature. It celebrates the many roles and types of research undertaken by scientists globally, and challenges stereotypical perceptions of what a scientist does and what they look like.

A selection of the portraits is now on display as a free outdoor exhibition across King’s Cross, London.

Nature is the world’s most important journal of scientific research and also publishes award-winning science journalism. It is part of Springer Nature Group, a global publisher. Springer Nature Group employs more than 1,500 people in its King’s Cross office, working with scientists, researchers, health-care professionals and educators around the world.

Springer Nature Group aims to be part of progress, discovering solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. Locally, it works closely with businesses, schools and young people across the community to drive curiosity about science, technology, engineering and medicine and to inspire the next generation through mentoring programmes, homework clubs and Saturday school initiatives. Find out more about its commitment to responsible business in its latest sustainability report.

Where I Work was launched by senior Careers editor Karen Kaplan, whose fearsome editing and enthusiasm brought the section to life. This exhibition is dedicated to Karen, who died in 2023.


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