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Four groups bringing together women in technology!
Four groups bringing together women in technology!
The founder of Geekettes, picks her favourite organisations providing training, advice and a helping hand to female geeks.
Science and Diversity Talk- Next Tuesday, London
Science and Diversity Talk- Next Tuesday, London
The inaugural meeting of the Litmus Club: Science and diversity- Join the WISE Committee at what looks like a fab discussion!
“Please join us for the inaugural meeting of the Litmus Club, where we’ll be discussing the long-standing but always interesting issue of science and diversity.
What barriers exist for people getting involved in science – to train as scientists, or discuss it as citizens – and what can science do to open itself up? How does science’s relative lack of diversity impact on its ability to research the world objectively, and apply its energies to a range of global challenges?
We’ll be joined by Polly Williams, who led Royal Society’s Picture of the Scientific Workforce and Michelle Brook, who has worked in science policy for several years and recently wrote a personal reflection on class in the academy which resonated with many around the world.
But most of all, we hope to be joined by you, because the Litmus Club is about discussions between people who come up, not the sparkly speakers we can bring along.
April 15th, basement of Fairly Square, start 7pm sharp.”
What an Early Career scientist needs to know about life in Chemical research or industry
What an Early Career scientist needs to know about life in Chemical research or industry
SCI’s Early Career network is aimed at people in the early stages of their studies or research in university and industry. It is an ideal way to learn about the experiences of others who have embarked on a career path which you may be looking to follow. The network aims to provide insight on steps for career development by providing access to scientific and business knowledge, through people sharing their varied experiences at tailored events, workshops and through case studies.
The case studies showcase our early career scientists who have drawn on experiences to provide a glimpse of what to expect from a scientific career. Read on to find out what steps they took to propel them into their respective areas of work or study, and also how SCI membership could help you build on your scientific career.
They cover a variety of scientific areas, but each one offers up information that you may find useful as you think about venturing into a scientific career, or your next steps to take if you are already working or studying in science.
The case studies are grouped according to their technical areas of interest. Click the link above for more information.
60 mins to spare on a Saturday? Make your first step into tech on 8th Mar 2014
Register now for One Hour Bootstrap, a free workshop on Saturday 8th March led by Code First Girls to help coding novices build a basic website from scratch. The venue is Campus London, 4-5 Bonhill Street, London, EC2A 4BX (time TBC), just 10 minutes’ walk from Moorgate or Old Street underground stations.
All you need to bring on the day is your laptop with a few simple programs installed. Places are first come first served so find out more and sign up now at: http://www.onehourbootstrap.com/
4th Mar 2014: Women in Science Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the Royal Society
An opportunity to share, learn and interact, what more to ask!
The Royal Society is organising an engaging event to pour out your thoughts on topics related to women in science and engineering and learn to edit Wikipedia.
The Edit-a-thon is scheduled on Tuesday 4th March 2014, celebrating the arrival of International Women’s Day. Experienced Wikimedians will be present to help and light refreshments will be provide. Please bring in your laptops to join an interactive afternoon/evening session.
First female Cambridge Professor in Engineering set to become first female President of Royal Academy of Engineering
Prof Dame Ann Dowling FREng FRS, world-renowned expert in combustion and acoustics, became the first ever female professor in Engineering Department of the University of Cambridge back in 1998. A motivational figure for women in engineering, she was identified last year in the BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour Power List as one of the 100 most influential women in the country.
Just last week, the Council of the Royal Academy of Engineering has nominated Dame Ann as its Presidential candidate for election by Fellows at their September 2014 AGM. Upon election by the Fellowship, she will become the Academy’s first female President and serve a term of five years.
“I am honoured to be nominated for election as President of the UK’s national academy of engineering at a crucial time when it is generally acknowledged that many more engineers will be required to help the country benefit from the knowledge economy of the future. The world faces some enormous challenges, including clean energy, resilient infrastructure, water and food supply, and engineers have a crucial role in addressing these issues.”
— Professor Dame Ann Dowling, January 2014
Dame Ann started her career as a pure mathematician, but went on to study her PhD in engineering acoustics to pursue her love of applied mathematics. Her research has helped to develop quieter aircraft and vehicles.
During her interview for The Life Scientific, Dame Ann revealed that she had yearned to fly as a child and that was what encouraged her to become an engineer. A simple dream can be enough to inspire any child to achieve extraordinary things in life; we must take steps towards a society where all children are given the opportunity to follow their dreams, regardless of their gender or background.
For those of you out there who are still hesitant about studying engineering, here’s a little gem from Dame Ann.
“Science has only happened because engineering is enabling it.”
— Professor Dame Ann Dowling, The Life Scientific, August 2012
Dame Ann is encouraging our scientific and engineering researchers to work together for our future generations. Girls and boys, this will be your generation next—what is your dream?
Read the official press release from the Royal Academy of Engineering
Listen to Prof Dame Ann Dowling’s interview with Prof Jim Al-Khalili for The Life Scientific
This article was written by Nishtha Chopra, our new Publicity Officer, and edited by Sybil Wong, Secretary.
8th Apr 2014: Inaugural WISE Colloquium
Save the date for the Inaugural WISE Colloquium (@WISEColloquium), a free student conference at the University of Huddersfield on 8th April 2014 that aims to bring together female students in engineering and technology for networking and discovering career opportunities. Travel bursaries will be available.
Email Dionne Coburn (d.coburn@hud.ac.uk) to register for a full invitation in the new year.
Update (11th Jan 2014): Register at http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugural-wise-colloquium-tickets-3582293737
Ada Lovelace Day: Where are the women in science? Right here!
In celebration of Ada Lovelace Day, which was yesterday 15th October, Suzi Gage wrote a really positive and inspirational article about her female role models in science (most of which are still working in science!) in The Telegraph.
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