Katie Steckles
@steckl.es
Mathematician, robot fan, auntie and unstoppable thingdoer from Manchester. she/her
Tomorrow is #scicommburrito in Manchester - join other science communicators for a chat and a catch-up from 6pm at Tortilla in Manchester Arndale! Details at scicommburrito.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Tomorrow is #scicommburrito in Manchester - join other science communicators for a chat and a catch-up from 6pm at Tortilla in Manchester Arndale! Details at scicommburrito.co.uk
Massive shout out to the arcade at Llandudno Pier for having a massive sign that says "We've gone cashless!" above the machines where you get your 2ps to put in the pushers
February 9, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Massive shout out to the arcade at Llandudno Pier for having a massive sign that says "We've gone cashless!" above the machines where you get your 2ps to put in the pushers
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*looking at the Mona Lisa* there is no way a turtle painted this
February 3, 2026 at 4:29 AM
*looking at the Mona Lisa* there is no way a turtle painted this
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Pick up a copy of New Scientist this weekend, or go to the website (subscription or via your library), and you’ll find me writing about Snakes and Ladders and analysis of games of chance.
January 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Pick up a copy of New Scientist this weekend, or go to the website (subscription or via your library), and you’ll find me writing about Snakes and Ladders and analysis of games of chance.
The next episode of the Mathematical Objects podcast, in which we chat to the lovely @nhoskee.bsky.social about what objects we consider mathematical, and why, is out now!: aperiodical.com/2026/01/math...
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January 30, 2026 at 10:12 AM
The next episode of the Mathematical Objects podcast, in which we chat to the lovely @nhoskee.bsky.social about what objects we consider mathematical, and why, is out now!: aperiodical.com/2026/01/math...
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You can tell how old a Christmas tree is by counting the rings
January 25, 2026 at 5:55 PM
You can tell how old a Christmas tree is by counting the rings
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The Little Event was my 1st #SciComm Event back in 2016 when I still wasn't quite sure if it was for me.
10 years & 10 BIG Events later and I've carved out a place for myself in SciComm - including now as Chair of @big-stem-network.bsky.social!
Where could #LittleEvent26 take you?
10 years & 10 BIG Events later and I've carved out a place for myself in SciComm - including now as Chair of @big-stem-network.bsky.social!
Where could #LittleEvent26 take you?
There's still time to grab a ticket for the @big-stem-network.bsky.social #LittleEvent26 next week for early career #SciComm folks!
Lots of great sessions including an overview of the sector from me & @acescicomm.bsky.social
Find the fulll programme online www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
Lots of great sessions including an overview of the sector from me & @acescicomm.bsky.social
Find the fulll programme online www.big.uk.com/event-6410615
January 21, 2026 at 12:21 PM
The Little Event was my 1st #SciComm Event back in 2016 when I still wasn't quite sure if it was for me.
10 years & 10 BIG Events later and I've carved out a place for myself in SciComm - including now as Chair of @big-stem-network.bsky.social!
Where could #LittleEvent26 take you?
10 years & 10 BIG Events later and I've carved out a place for myself in SciComm - including now as Chair of @big-stem-network.bsky.social!
Where could #LittleEvent26 take you?
Another episode of our podcast is out today! Listen to me and @peterrowlett.net chatting about A Taxicab (in both of the ways you might possibly imagine): aperiodical.com/2026/01/math...
aperiodical.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Another episode of our podcast is out today! Listen to me and @peterrowlett.net chatting about A Taxicab (in both of the ways you might possibly imagine): aperiodical.com/2026/01/math...
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Very excited for Mystery Hunt this weekend!
January 16, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Very excited for Mystery Hunt this weekend!
Are you a maths teacher, or do you/someone you know run activities with young people? Me and @AlisonKiddle.bsky.social produce resources (printables, slides & session leader notes) for short self-contained fun maths activities! For only £2.50 you too can have a fun thing to do: 15minutemaths.com
Visit 15 Minute Maths's Shop!
I've opened a shop. Come take a look!
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Are you a maths teacher, or do you/someone you know run activities with young people? Me and @AlisonKiddle.bsky.social produce resources (printables, slides & session leader notes) for short self-contained fun maths activities! For only £2.50 you too can have a fun thing to do: 15minutemaths.com
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Let's see if this will cheer you up - Valais Blacknose sheep in the snow.
They're from the Valais region of Switzerland. Known for their unique appearance, they have contrasting black patches with a shaggy white coat.
Both male & female sheep of this breed grow spiral-shaped horns.
#sheep #cute
They're from the Valais region of Switzerland. Known for their unique appearance, they have contrasting black patches with a shaggy white coat.
Both male & female sheep of this breed grow spiral-shaped horns.
#sheep #cute
January 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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If you want to watch me chatting to @peterrowlett.net and @ayliean.bsky.social about how they solved the Advent calendar puzzles and how I expected them to solve them, head over to finitegroup.co.uk and join
January 7, 2026 at 7:09 PM
If you want to watch me chatting to @peterrowlett.net and @ayliean.bsky.social about how they solved the Advent calendar puzzles and how I expected them to solve them, head over to finitegroup.co.uk and join
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You're not ready for the name of the energy transition specialist at Heat Pump Association UK
January 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM
You're not ready for the name of the energy transition specialist at Heat Pump Association UK
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Excited that the next Finite Group livestream will be @mscroggs.co.uk giving the behind-the-scenes scoop on his 2025 Advent Calendar. Will what I did to solve the puzzles match what he expected people would do? Attend live and get your scroggsvent questions answered!
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Upcoming Livestream: Thursday 15th January, 11am GMT - Scroggsvent Revisited | Finite Group
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January 7, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Excited that the next Finite Group livestream will be @mscroggs.co.uk giving the behind-the-scenes scoop on his 2025 Advent Calendar. Will what I did to solve the puzzles match what he expected people would do? Attend live and get your scroggsvent questions answered!
www.patreon.com/posts/upcomi...
www.patreon.com/posts/upcomi...
Having fun planning the next few livestream events for our online community for maths fans - join the Finite Group, and you can watch interesting people chat maths one hour a month, and be part of our Discord community all year round! finitegroup.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Having fun planning the next few livestream events for our online community for maths fans - join the Finite Group, and you can watch interesting people chat maths one hour a month, and be part of our Discord community all year round! finitegroup.co.uk
Seriously though could you not have stretched to 26%
January 6, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Seriously though could you not have stretched to 26%
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New podcast episode: Mathematical Objects: Venn diagram with Keisha Thompson
Mathematical Objects: Venn diagram with Keisha Thompson
A conversation about mathematics inspired by a Venn diagram. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Keisha Thompson. Katie mentioned the MathForEquality badges and pins.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:16 AM
New podcast episode: Mathematical Objects: Venn diagram with Keisha Thompson
Love this cool light sculpture vimeo.com/1088063167 (via makezine.com/article/craf... )
Illoominated 2
Going back to the 1700s, looms have been surprisingly complex machines and precursors to mechanical and then later, electric computers. In 1804, the Jacquard loom…
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January 2, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Love this cool light sculpture vimeo.com/1088063167 (via makezine.com/article/craf... )
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You look like you need a hug @erinbiba.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 4:04 AM
You look like you need a hug @erinbiba.bsky.social
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The first thing I do every year is go to bed
January 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM
The first thing I do every year is go to bed
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Imagine how loud centipedes would be if they wore tiny flip flops on all their feet. 🩴
December 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Imagine how loud centipedes would be if they wore tiny flip flops on all their feet. 🩴
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another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
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Die Hard VII
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Mathematically extra-complicated Secretest Santa 2025
YouTube video by suckerpinch
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December 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Die Hard VII
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Merry Christmas!
I’ve enjoyed the @mscroggs.co.uk puzzle advent calendar - prizes to be won if you complete the puzzles this year www.mscroggs.co.uk
Something else I’ve enjoyed being part of: the Mathematically extra-complicated Secret Santa 2025 — @tomvii.bsky.social’s video:
youtu.be/4pG8_bWpmaE
I’ve enjoyed the @mscroggs.co.uk puzzle advent calendar - prizes to be won if you complete the puzzles this year www.mscroggs.co.uk
Something else I’ve enjoyed being part of: the Mathematically extra-complicated Secret Santa 2025 — @tomvii.bsky.social’s video:
youtu.be/4pG8_bWpmaE
Mathematically extra-complicated Secretest Santa 2025
YouTube video by suckerpinch
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Merry Christmas!
I’ve enjoyed the @mscroggs.co.uk puzzle advent calendar - prizes to be won if you complete the puzzles this year www.mscroggs.co.uk
Something else I’ve enjoyed being part of: the Mathematically extra-complicated Secret Santa 2025 — @tomvii.bsky.social’s video:
youtu.be/4pG8_bWpmaE
I’ve enjoyed the @mscroggs.co.uk puzzle advent calendar - prizes to be won if you complete the puzzles this year www.mscroggs.co.uk
Something else I’ve enjoyed being part of: the Mathematically extra-complicated Secret Santa 2025 — @tomvii.bsky.social’s video:
youtu.be/4pG8_bWpmaE