Join Jesus College on International Women's Day for a celebration of the experiences and motivations that can shape a scientist’s career.
Is there only one way to be a scientist? How can broader life experiences impact science? What challenges exist in achieving your goals? Our expert panel will discuss their career paths, overcoming challenges, and how hobbies and family have inspired research.
Speakers will include:
Dr Belinda Wilkes: Senior Astrophysicist at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, former director of the Chandra X-ray Centre and Honorary Fellow of Jesus College.
Dr Merritt Moore: The “Quantum Ballerina” - quantum physicist, professional ballet dancer, and aspiring astronaut.
Dr Sohini Kar-Narayan: Reader (Associate Professor) in Device and Energy Materials, Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge.
Dr Clarissa Rios Rojas: Research Associate at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge, Postdoctoral Associate at Jesus College, and founder of nonprofit Ekpa’palek.
Ruby Coates and Simone Eizagirre: PhD students at the University of Cambridge, hosts of the BluSci podcast.
