Ghosts of women past: Women in science

[nanila]

Unfortunately I can't go to this free lecture because it clashes with a meeting, but I thought other Londoners might be interested in attending.

When: Friday 18 February, 1-2 PM
Who: Dr Patricia Fara, Clare College, Cambridge
Where: The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG
Blurb: Ghosts of women past

"I do not agree with sex being brought into science at all. The idea of 'woman and science' is completely irrelevant. Either a woman is a good scientist, or she is not." So declared Hertha Ayrton over hundred years ago – but she was unable to become a Fellow of the Royal Society because she was married. How has the past affected present attitudes towards women in science?

Click here to register to attend.

Comments

[oursin]

Damn. That's the day I already have two back to back symposia. I was massively impressed by Fara's book Pandora's Breeches.

[caulkhead]

It's the first week of my new job, so I can't really take time off, but it sounds excellent.

[nanila]

It's not at a great time - not sure why it's not in the evening!

[nanila]

That's too bad. I would have liked to read your synopsis.

Am putting Pandora's Breeches on my reading list.