Monthly Archives: May 2013

Bringing our perceptions closer to reality

Posted on May 27, 2013 by soapboxscience

First a little thought experiment: without over thinking it, list ten top scientists in your field…now, honestly, what percentage of your list are women? I’ve been trying this experiment out on Twitter and with various people I meet. The results … Continue reading →

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What counts, and what should really count instead

Posted on May 23, 2013 by soapboxscience

So there I was, listening to my line manager’s words: “Sabrina, if you want to become a Professor, you need to start behaving like a Professor”, and thinking “so actually, at the end of the day, the only thing that … Continue reading →

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We are looking for volunteers!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Nathalie Pettorelli

Would you like to join the UK’s top female scientists as they take science to the streets? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out on the day. Being a volunteer at this year’s event provides some fantastic networking … Continue reading →

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