Professor Dame Athene Donald on Empowering Women in STEM from the Ground Up

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Professor Dame Athene Donald on Empowering Women in STEM from the Ground Up

Speaker Series

31 minutes 41 seconds

1 year ago

Professor Dame Athene Donald on Empowering Women in STEM from the Ground Up

In the ever-evolving landscape of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the underrepresentation of women remains a significant challenge. The impact of this gender disparity is far-reaching, affecting not only the individuals involved but also hindering the potential advancements and innovations that could arise from including broader perspectives and lived experiences and the diversity of thought that an inclusive workforce brings to problem-solving.

To achieve true equity and equality in the research profession, we must first look to its roots – school-level engagement with STEM, and the social structures within which we engage with school-age children and nurture their interests in STEM subjects. Dr Suze Kundu chats with Professor Dame Athene Donald, Professor Emerita of Experimental Physics at the University of Cambridge, Master of Churchill College, Cambridge, and author of the book, "Not Just For The Boys" about how to help scaffold better gender representation in STEM and the research profession.

Series lead and interviewer: Dr Suze Kundu, Director of Researcher and Community Engagement, Digital Science. Filming and production support: Huw James, Science Story Lab. Filmed in The Georgian Room at The Royal Institution, London, UK in November 2023.