Science communication · Grenoble

From the infinitely small to the Alps' summits

« My name's Hector — I'm a science communicator and outreacher from Grenoble, specializing in physics and a big fan of mountains. »

Sharing my passion for science.

Following a master's degree in particle physics, I decided to share my passion for science by completing a master's degree in science communication. This multitasking site is both a blog and a portfolio.

Hector Pillot en montagne
Credit : Natan PILLOT
Sphère de plasma
Crédit: Colin / Wikimedia Commons
Méduse
Crédit : Willy Arisky
Bulles d'eau
Crédit : Pixabay
Protoétoile
Crédit : NASA/JPL-Caltech
Chambre à brouillard
Crédit : Nuledo

An endless source of wonder.

Fascinated by science since I was a child, I fell in love with physics, mineralogy and spiders! For me, science is more than a subject taught at school: it's a method, a way of seeing the world and of considering our relationship with others. There are always new things to discover.

To share is, above all, to exchange.

Outreach taught me to see science in a different light, to step into the shoes of different audiences and to ask how best to convey my fascination. It's an exchange during which I learn as much as I share.

I am currently involved in AurorAlpes, an organization dedicated to sharing scientific knowledge.

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Animation scientifique
Médiation
Atelier
Médiation scientifique
Village des sciences
Les particules à la trace

The building blocks of matter.

Of all the sciences, particle physics fascinates me most: the study of the elementary constituents of matter and their interactions.

Fun fact: this physics relies on particles called mediator bosons, which transmit the fundamental forces between fermions — a bit like science outreacher who transmit science between scientists and non-scientists!

A fruitful freedom.

Voluntary work has always been a big part of my life. Student offices taught me project and team management, but I soon wanted to go further: organizing lab visits, meeting PhD students, writing articles for a webzine. Today I'm involved in science-culture projects across several associations.

The blog

Arabian Leopard
February 2026

Arabian Leopard

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The Mathilda Effect
February 2026

The Mathilda Effect

The Matilda Effect refers to the recurrent and systemic denial, misappropriation, or downplaying of women’s contributions to scientific research, with their work often being attributed to their male colleagues.

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