Women bring science to the streets of Swansea

SWANSEA University is appealing for women scientists and engineers to hit the city’s streets to share their passion for their chosen field.

Soapbox Science will take place on Saturday, June 22 and is now on the lookout for volunteer speakers to take part.

The university wants female scientists to step on their soapboxes in the centre of Swansea and talk about their area of expertise as the city centre buzzes with Saturday afternoon shoppers..

Their mission is to raise the profile of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) in the hope of influencing girls to follow a career in science.

Soapbox Science is an international initiative which aims to bring science to the people and challenge gender stereotypes.

The Swansea date is one of 44 Soapbox Science events planned in 13 countries which will see speakers from a range of backgrounds sharing their research and answering questions from the public.

Organiser Dr Geertje van Keulen, of Swansea University, said: “Swansea’s Soapbox Science will feature women at the forefront of science and technology from all over Wales and we hope they will stop people in their tracks with fascinating talks on their research.”

Anyone wanting to speak can apply by going to soapboxscience.org by 11am on Friday, March 1.