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Hi Sara, I work at the UKRC leading on our services to support women's careers. Can I welcome to the GetSET women blog on behalf of the UKRC. I am interested in the points you make about science...
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I'm not sure that having more women involved in science communication will have any effect on the level of trust and openness about science as a whole. I do think there are benefits in the role that...
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Hi SaraYou mentioned that you are a STEMNET Ambassador and you talk to school children - including disabled children. I am interested in the power of role models. I haven't seen any written evidence...
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I think it's very difficult to gather written evidence on something like role models - our decisions are influenced by a huge range of factors, not all of them conscious. When I do go into schools I...
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Hi Sara, I have read that women can tend to feel daunted by some role models, 'I could never achieve what she has'. But that in the longer run role models can alter perceptions and aspirations. But I...
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Hi Anna, good to hear from you too! I have thought that there must be other disabled scientists but as you highlight, sometimes they are hidden. I agree with your point about awareness as well - whilst...
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Yes, I agree wth the need for role models, and it's interesting to see that women working in knowledge transfer form a significantly higher proportion of women. There are also some signifcant...
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Hi SaraIt's great to see another woman with a disability in science. I've had ME for 9 years - since the middle of my PhD and have worked as a post-doc in 3 different Universities and more recently as...
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There's a nice piece about a visit to Diamond Light Source here: http://network.nature.com/people/scurry/blog/2008/11/06/donuts-is-there-anything-they-cant-do
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Sara, KTPs are not something that my organisation has been involved in so far. However we are exploring with the Technology Strategy Board how we can use them in various KT activities. See:...
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Sarah, KTPs are not something that my organisation has been involved in so far. However we are exploring with the Technology Strategy Board how we can use them in various KT activities. See:...
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Linda, thank you for your comments. An important part of the work of UKRC is with individuals and organisations that work to promote and support women SET professionals, and/or are working in fields...
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Hi Sara / Linda…I’m intrigued to know more about knowledge transfer partnerships. I’ve previously worked in a scientific organisation where disagreements over Intellectual Property Rights sometimes...
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We look forward to welcoming you as a member, Linda :-)
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The Royal Society commisioned some research and produced a good practice guide in relation to Role Models a few years ago.You can get access to it via their website http://www.royalsociety.org
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