Women in STEM
Celebrating the work and achievements of women within the University of Plymouth
Temilolu Danso
“I do photorealistic drawings as a hobby. It is easy to draw on paper, engineering is my art made useful and put into practice.”
Engineering student and Women's Engineering Society Founder and President
Dr Claudia Barros
“My work investigates how neural stem cells could be used to treat conditions like dementia or brain cancer, and for me the most important aspect of a career in science is to be passionate about it – I am always inspired when scientists talk enthusiastically about their work.”
Lecturer in Neuroscience
Dr Sarah Boulton
“Geologists study 4.6 billion years of history and entire planets, we travel the world from the macro to micro-scale. Whoever you are, being an Earth scientist is an exciting adventure every day.”
Lecturer in Neotectonics
Dr Camille Carroll
“Being a clinician and a researcher is a real privilege. Our patients are our inspiration and motivate us in our quest to understand their conditions and find hope for the future.”
Honorary Consultant Neurologist
Dr Alison Bacon
“My advice to those aspiring to an academic career? Don't let others tell you that you can't do it because of your sex, background or school education.”
Lecturer in Psychology
Professor Patricia Schofield, Professor in Clinical Nursing
“As a clinical professor, it's a great privilege to mentor nurses to develop research skills alongside their 'day job' – science is everybody's business and the joy of that first publication or conference presentation is unforgettable.”
Professor Liz Kay
“It seems to me that the very best chance we have of developing people who will shape the future and their own destiny is for us to accept that learning (especially in health care) is a social process involving not just knowledge, but an understanding of others feelings, beliefs and preferences.”
Associate Dean for Equality and Inclusion/Foundation Dean Peninsula Dental School
Dr Boksun Kim
“I’m very proud to be a structural engineer and academic. My advice to women who want to be an academic in an engineering discipline is believe in what you can do and never give up.”
Assistant Head of School of Marine Science and Engineering (Civil Engineering)
Dr Tracey Madgett
“Being a biomedical scientist has always been about making a difference to peoples’ lives by understanding more about diseases and human biology.”
Senior Research Fellow and Laboratory Manager for the University of Plymouth Systems Biology Centre
Dr Mona Nasser
“My research involves a critical evaluation of how research is prioritised, conducted and implemented and, to understand the best ways with which to identify and address current gaps in knowledge. I am very lucky to work with a diverse group of scientists from different countries, men and women with different life experiences. These diversities are crucial to ensure a constructive discussions in science on how we can find better ways to conduct research.”
Clinical Lecturer in Evidence Based Dentistry
Professor Sabine Pahl
“Understanding how people think, decide and behave is important to addressing our biggest societal challenges. I bring behavioural science to topics such as energy efficiency and marine plastics.”
Associate Professor in Psychology
Dr Joanne Paton
“Striving within the clinical research community to help stop diabetic related lower limb amputations gives each day true purpose.”
Lecturer in Podiatry
Dr Anne Plessis
“Working to translate basic plant biology from the lab to the field, into results that can contribute to food security.”
Lecturer in Plant Biosciences
Dr Gail Rees
“For me it's about communicating the latest in nutrition research, so that people can use that knowledge in their everyday lives.”
Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences
Dr Sam Regan de Bere
“I find it immensely rewarding to know that my research helps to unlock the potential for patients and doctors to work together in a mutually beneficial relationship that supports improvements in both medicine and wider society.”
Lecturer in Medical Humanities
Dr Emma Sheehan
“Thanks to the historical efforts of women in science to achieve academic equality, being a woman in science in 2016 is amazing. I work with fishers, government and marine biologists from all over the world on research projects to make a difference for marine conservation.”
Marine Institute Research Fellow
Ayotunde Sokale
“A career in engineering I believe is for everyone regardless of sex, gender and other social constructs. The world need problem solvers, so pick up the mantle and discover a career in engineering.”
Student and Civil Engineering Society President
Athena Swan
We are a long-term supporter of the Athena Swan (Scientific Women's Academic Network) charter. This is a national scheme, focused on advancing equality for women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine in higher education.
Athena Swan was established in 2005 and is managed by the UK Equality Challenge Unit (now part of Advance HE) who recognise and celebrate good practices in higher education and research institutions advancing gender equality: representation, progression and success for all.
