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An Olympian, a CEO, a blogger, an author, and an engineer walk into a room....

An Olympian, a CEO, a blogger, an author, and an engineer walked into a room last night....
Jokes aside,  International Women's Day came to Surrey in style yesterday with a networking event held by the University of Surrey.

The celebration brought together women from across STEM (science, technology, maths and engineering) fields and invited women to discuss this year's theme: #BeBoldForChange



This included insights from:

author Adele Parks,

Mercer CEO Fiona Dunsire,

Olympian and diplomat Cath Bishop,

blogger activist Emily Revess,

entrepreneur Pauline Yau,

and Mclaren Automotive engineer Alex Trebilco.

(Picured left)

Each shared their own personal experiences facing sexism in the workplace and encouraged women to step up and take control of their future.





With canapes and prosecco awaiting guests, International Women's Day was wrapped up by awarding the Outstanding Women in STEM Award to geochemist Kym Javis,
founder of Viridian Consultants.

By developing and making available the tools necessary to to ensure;

"nuclear decommissioning and homeland security to make nuclear characterisation safer, cleaner, faster and therefore more cost effective" -
it is clear to see that Kym is marking her mark in scientific industry.

(Pictured left to Right: Nominees Dr.Katie Perry, Prof.Kym Javis, Hilary Flockhart)

If you’re interested in STEM, why not get involved in the weekly Women's Digital Club at the Guildford Library.









            

                                                            

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