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Being Exceptional
One of the books I read over Christmas was the 2023 book by Kate Zernike, The Exceptions. It is a story about that committed band of sixteen female scientists at MIT, led by Nancy Hopkins, who built up the evidence … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture, Women in Science
Tagged Kate Zernike, MIT, Nancy Hopkins
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Has the World Changed (Enough)?
“The reported incidents of racism and misogyny are extremely alarming” according to Gareth Cook, fire brigade’s union regional organiser for London about the recent report into the London Fire Brigade. “Women have been “systematically failed” by the criminal justice system”, … Continue reading
Posted in Women in Science
Tagged confidence, harassment, Lindemann Trust, MIT
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The Human Face of the Carbon Queen
In my Twitter feed, there has been much publicity about the recent biography of US physicist and electrical engineer Millie Dresselhaus, Carbon Queen, by Maia Weinstock. Dresselhaus’ lifetime of research spanned over five decades, studying many different forms of carbon, … Continue reading
Posted in Research, Women in Science
Tagged Maia Weinstock, Millie Dresselhaus, MIT, Nancy Hopkins
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Picture a Scientist – Who Do You See?
I am often asked who inspired me. I feel embarrassed to admit the answer is no one, it seems like the wrong answer. Certainly there was no female scientist who triggered my love of science at an early age; I … Continue reading
Posted in Equality, Women in Science
Tagged discrimination, harassment, Jane Willenbring, MIT, Nancy Hopkins, Raychelle Burks
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