Scientist/Feminist/Pro-Choice/Golfer My opinions are based on science, research & data, ergo correct. Also, freelance events producer in Newcastle.
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
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Less than 30% of scientific and technical researchers are women. This is a huge problem, and we often hear people desperately asking, “What can we do to get girls to believe they can be scientists?”. Let’s start by first understand…lnkd.in/dJYcmAr lnkd.in/d3pn7ip
.@EvergreenAction is sending a petition directly to President Biden to tell him @EPA must go further, faster. Sign on now to demand the urgent climate action we need! evergreenaction.com/actions/…
I've just nominated someone for the Beetlestone Award - for leadership & legacy in Communicating Science! Make sure you get your nominations in too: forms.office.com/e/FF5cy2mKh…
big.uk.com/Beetlestone #scicomm #recognition #leadership @HFeatherstone @ianrusselluk @FrancesBalkwill
Time is running out to get your Early Bird (cheap) tickets to @BIGchats BIG Event @thinktankmuseum this July. Wanna know what's on? See the draft programme here: bigevent.info/all-session-pr… Book here: big.uk.com/bookanevent
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Ashley Kent retweeted
Thank you @nlcga100 and @EnglandGolf for a fabulous workshop on the Women in Golf Charter. Really enthused to see others that have achieved the Charter and thanks to them for sharing their experiences. @MorpethGC @AlnmouthGC and City of Newcastle.
Augusta National Women's Amateur coverage is live & free on @SkySportsGolf from 6pm today: youtube.com/watch?v=qdNtkOgE…
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Head over to @CheltSciFest this afternoon and help me *spend a heap of money* to save the world and solve the biggest mysteries in science. #HowToSpendATrillionDollars
Then stay for @robinince, @LeMoustier and many more... cheltenhamfestivals.com/scie…
Looking forward to meeting AIDA today between events at #CheltSciFest. I hope it isn't a case of 'never meet your heroes'!
Our #AI Guest Curator, AIDA has been popping in to say hi throughout #CheltSciFest. Have you spotted her out and about? 👀 There are still loads of great events to see today! Check them out here: bit.ly/2Q8jAOD
#BeTheChange
Do you sometimes suffer from Imposter Syndrome? Do you find it difficult (even awkward) to talk about yourself to others?
Google's #IamRemarkable workshops are designed to help women and underrepresented groups improve their self…lnkd.in/diuHXHU lnkd.in/deVuSxh
#BlackLivesMatter which is why I donated my #stimuluspayment to blacklivesmatter.com/ to fight State-sanctioned violence against Black people.
Want to help? Read Anti-racism resources for white people bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES
Planned Parenthood ALWAYS protects access to care. I just donated to @PPFA. #IStandWithPP
weareplannedparenthood.org/o…
2020 BIG Event Session Proposals close Thursday! Don't forget to submit yours before the deadline. If your session is chosen, you get a day FREE.
Anyone can propose a session, just register to get going. bigevent.info/ @BIGchats #STEM #scicomm #BIGEvent20 @cardiffuni
Ashley Kent retweeted
Twitter friends I need your help please!
I'm working with some local schools on challenging gender stereotypes in careers. I'm on the hunt for women in engineering / science & men in traditionally female roles nursing, social work, caring roles etc
E: [email protected]
Ashley Kent retweeted
We have been @slaskifestiwal this weekend, where we brought AIDA (thank you @AshleyKent) and @cpmarkou and @wearetinygiant back together to discuss the creative implications of #AI #cheltscifest
