Revealing the big picture

Professor Chris Rapley CBE MAE (1955-1966) discusses his experience of using multi- disciplinary and inter-disciplinary approaches in his scientific career, and the value these bring to both research and understanding. He is Professor of Climate Science at University College London and holds additional roles such as Chair of the European Science Foundation’s European Space Sciences Committee. His previous posts include Directorships of the International Geosphere- Biosphere Programme, British Antarctic Survey and the Science Museum.