Festival celebrating women in science

AN EVENT paying tribute to the contribution made by women to science will get under way at Dundee University next month.

The Women In Science Festival celebrates females in scientific disciplines, technology, engineering and maths, and aims to promote careers in such fields to everyone, especially women and girls.

Showcasing the research taking place across Scotland, the festival launches on Saturday March 4, with family fun days, exhibitions, film screenings and other events throughout the month.

Event organiser Shabnam Wasim said: “Women In Science is a fantastic way of celebrating the successes of women and the exceptional work carried out by female scientists, engineers and mathematicians.

“This year, the festival’s theme is Trailblazing Women, pioneers from the past and present who have made — and continue to make — great contributions to science and our city.

“The festival encourages more young women to get involved with science and pursue one of the many rewarding career choices.

“It is important that everyone gets the opportunity to see women working in science, especially in careers in subjects that might have been traditionally dominated by men. We’re challenging everyone to reconsider what it is to be a scientist.”