To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science ( 11 February ) we asked members to nominate a female scientist they admire , whether a historical figure , or someone they know , and we produced a poster with the results to add to our growing list of Resources for Schools and aiming to inspire girls to pursue STEM studies and become scientists themselves . Why not download it and email it to the physics department at your local school ? And of course please share it with family members and any science teachers you know .
We also compiled a list of quotes nominated by some of our female members featured on our Women in Science page .
March 2021 Smashing Stereotypes
As part of British Science Week ' s Smashing Sterotypes campaign , which celebrates the diverse people and careers in science and engineering , we featured some of our members on our social media pages . Jennifer Humphries , Engagement Director , also focussed her March blog on this campaign .
Jennifer Humphries “ I was the first SRP Rising Generations Group member to be an SRP Trustee , first Trustee to take maternity leave and one of the first SRP Directors when the role was created . I believe in equality & being a visible role model ." # BSW21 # IfYouSeeItYouCanBeIt # SmashingStereotypes .
Peter Bryant " Never worry about your age or sexuality holding you back . Let ' s embrace diversity & ensure nothing limits your potential . This is key to the future success of our profession ." Youngest & first openly LGBTQ + President of SRP # SmashingStereotypes # DiversityinScience
Kirstie Eden “ Radiation safety by day , motorbiking by night . My career took me to the Olympics Operation Centre , the Lake District and the beautiful Highlands ” # SmashingStereotypes # BSW21
Sarah Hunak " I ' ve never been one to try & fit the mould of what a scientist should look like . Headscarf wearing Scientists can , & do , present SRP schools lectures to hundreds , & become the face of the best tea on earth ( Yorkshire Tea )!" # SmashingStereotypes # DiversityinScience
John Lampard " I ' m a Radiation Protection Adviser , sit on SRP Working Groups and am an avid cyclist . Being epileptic has never been a barrier . I believe in inclusion and being a visible role model ." # BSW21
Claire-Louise Chapple " Proud to have been the first person to take a baby to a professional Society meeting to keep up with CPD while on maternity leave . Three week old Aidan was fairly well behaved and it certainly caused some ( mostly positive ) comment ."
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