Astrochemist Veronica

Astrochemist Veronica is an astronomy and science education brand led by Veronica, an educator and science communicator based in Groningen, the Netherlands. Drawing on experience with NASA and university research laboratories, Veronica brings practical scientific knowledge to lessons, workshops and presentations. Her work makes complex subjects engaging and accessible for audiences of different ages, with particular attention to helping young children explore scientific ideas.

Services include school workshops tailored to learning goals, astronomy lessons, interactive science parties, public talks and custom programmes for schools, organisations and special events. Topics range from planetary science and chemical reactions to black holes, exoplanets, astrochemistry and the search for life in the universe. Veronica also offers teacher training with ready-to-use lesson plans and activities, as well as virtual sessions for remote classrooms and international audiences.

For academic departments, she facilitates workshops on diversity, equity and inclusion, offering practical strategies to support inclusive study and work environments. She also creates scientific graphics for research communication, grant applications and educational use.