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UK Women in Science

Profiles of twenty-two leading UK women scientists and engineers. The women come from many different backgrounds and are an inspiration to girls and women considering a career in science, engineering and technology (SET). In some cases their achievements have caused a revolution in their field. In others, their significance is due more to the originality of the contribution or its impact on society. Many are active in encouraging more women to enter SET.

Activity 1: Pre-reading task

Do you know anyone who works in any of the following areas:

Astronomy
Computing
Mathematics
Biology
Dentistry
Meteorology
Chemistry
Engineering
Physics

How many of them are women?

Activity 2: Comprehension task

Go to the page Profiling UK women in science

You need to open all the profiles and scan each text quickly

Now answer some questions.

Activity 3: Follow-up task

Are there equal numbers of men and women working in SET (science, engineering & technology) in your country?
Are more women in your country becoming involved in science?
Does being male or female make you better at science?

Send us your opinions on the subject.

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