Women in Science


		Women in Science
		Angela is working on a major project on "Women in Science". This is in response to the imbalance that exists between the sexes working in science. The imbalance becomes more marked up the management hierarchy. Angela intends to exhibit the work in a gallery and on the web and produce a book. The aim of this project is to celebrate those women who do work in science and promote science as a career choice for women.
				Jackie Fisher Audiologist Age 48 ìAudiology has changed enormously over the years. When I first started work, more than thirty years ago, I fitted body-worn hearing aids that I repaired with a soldering iron. Today, patients are offered discreet digital aids programmed by a computer. The diagnostic side of the work is both interesting and challenging and this is my current speciality.î

				Miriam Congdon Online Manufacturing Technical Support Team Leader Age 31 ìThis is my third leadership role; my most formative experiences were as a direct supervisor, working as a shift group leader. In this role I managed a shift of 12 operators who were predominately older men. I found that being able to gain mutual respect for each other was pivotal to being able to instruct this group.î

				Sarah Chatham Human Resources Director Age 42 ìOn completing my PhD studies at the University of London, I started work as a formulation scientist 17 years ago. I had responsibility for developing the formulations of new medicines. I moved to my current role as HR director 3 years ago ñ having held many different roles in R&D and manufacturing.î

				Professor Susan Greenfield Pharmacologist and Director of The Royal Institution of Great Britain Age 53 ìWhen I went to work in France it started to dawn on me that there might be a problem in the UK. In the lab where I worked in Paris, I was aware that the atmosphere was different. Gradually I realised that this was because about 50% of the people working there were female, whereas in my lab in Oxford the numbers had been far smaller - in fact, I had been the only one for much of the time.î

				Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell Dean of Science at The University of Bath Age 59 "At University I was the only female in a class of 50 taking Honours Physics, and ever since have always been in a small minority. I sometimes wonder what this has done to my behaviour ñ have I become a she-male (or a wee-man)?"

				Professor Margaret Cox Forensic Archaeologist Age 53 "What gives me a real sense of satisfaction is the knowledge that my work may be of help to someone. I know that my students feel the same way, that somehow their scientific knowledge can touch everyday lives and that some good will come from our investigations."

				Rachel Birch Operational Instrumentation Officer Age 28 ìI really enjoyed science and geography at school. I have always wanted to know the howís and whyís of everything, much to the annoyance of my mum, dad and sister!î

				Alison Love Ecological Appraisal Officer Age 36 ìMy job involves trying to protect and enhance plant and animal life in rivers and lakes. David Bellamy was my childhood hero, his television programmes and books gave me my fascination with the wildlife in bogs, rivers and my own back garden.î

				Carenza Lewis Archaeologist Age 39 ìMy interest in the past started with dinosaurs. When I was very young I found an Ichthyosaur vertebra - it was beautifully preserved like you see in museums. From then I always had my nose on the ground looking for finds. When adults would ask what I wanted to be I would reply "a palaeontologist!" - precocious or what!î

				Barbara Young Environment Agency Chief Executive Officer Age 55 "In my career I've tended to be the most senior woman around. My appointments have often been openly noted as being against the grain."

				Julie-Ann Goodlet PhD Student in Astronomy Age 24 ìI have always been interested in Astronomy. I knew about the stars before I knew my times-tables.î

				Dr Evelyn OíConnor GP Age 32 ìMedicine is not an exact science; it needs a lot of thought and individual application. Itís nice to feel you help people but on a selfish level I get a kick out of a correct diagnosis and successful treatment.î

				Judith Hann Science Writer and Broadcaster Age 6O "In the mid-1970ís I was approached by the BBC science programme, Tomorrow's World, who were looking for their first woman presenter. I had a rocky start in the male environment there, but survived and encouraged more women to join the staff. The stories we covered changed from a lot of technology to medical and environmental stories. This meant more women watched the programme and we soon had an audience which was half female."
		If you are a female scientist would like to get involved or if you are interested in sponsoring this type of work or hosting an exhibition please also drop Angela a line at: Angela@Angel-Images.co.uk