Suffrage Science Maths and Computing 2018

08 10 18 MATHS AND COMPUTING 2018

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SUFFRAGE SCIENCE ABOUT THE EVENT

The Suffrage Science scheme was founded seven years ago by the Medical Research Council’s London Institute of Medical Sciences (then Clinical Sciences Centre). It celebrates and inspires women in science, creating a self-perpetuating cohort of talent that will encourage others to enter science and reach senior leadership roles. The awards themselves are heirloom items of jewellery commissioned from students of the art and design college, Central St MartinsUAL, who worked with scientists to create pieces inspired by research and the Suffragette movement, from which the scheme takes its name. The ribbons from VV Rouleaux unite women across scientific professions. The suffrage movement is referenced with green for hope, purple for dignity and white for purity.

EVENT PROGRAMME 18:30

Registration and Welcome Reception

19:30

Suffrage Science Award Handover

18:45

Welcome Amanda Fisher

20:15

Susan Watts sums up and closes event

18:50

Introduction Susan Watts

20:20

Food, drink, mingle, post your pledge, opportunity to visit Treasures Gallery

18:55

Panel discussion Celia Hoyles, Carron Shankland, Ursula Martin

21:30

Event close

We thank you for joining us and the nominees, as well as leading scientists and inspirational figures for the second Maths and Computing awards.

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THE AWARDS

B r o o c h b y V e r o n i k a F a ́b i a ́n Pattern of thought – Punctured tape was originally used by computer scientists to send text-based messages, and later for storing data. Decoding the series of holes on the gold brooch reveals sentences from three Suffragette banners; ‘Deeds not words’, ‘Courage Constancy Success’, ‘Through thick & thin we n’er give in’ and the phrase ‘Suffrage Science Award 2016’.

Bangle by Emine Gulsal Mathematical beauty – “My piece conveys a sense of power and strength within women.” Engraved with what many mathematicians consider to be the most beautiful of all mathematical equations, e iπ +1= 0. The bracelet symbolises the infinite, symmetrical qualities of circles.

A single, isolated pearl that can move continuously in a circular motion is encapsulated in the outer curve.

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THE HOSTS

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SUSAN WATTS Susan is an award-winning journalist and communicator with a 30-year career as a broadcaster, writer and speaker on science, technology, environment, medicine and health, and their political, social and economic context. Susan was Science Editor of BBC Newsnight from 1995-2013 and most recently Head of Communications at the Rothamsted Research Institute.

AMANDA FISHER Professor Dame Amanda Fisher DBE FRS FMedSci is a British cell biologist and Director of the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences, where she also leads the Institute of Clinical Sciences, Imperial College London. Amanda, together with Vivienne Parry inspired all aspects of the Suffrage Science awards to commemorate women in science.

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THE PANEL

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CARRON SHANKLAND Professor Carron Shankland is Professor of Computing Science at the University of Stirling, where she models biological systems. Carron says it’s vital to communicate how important computer science is to everything we do in the modern world.

CELIA HOYLES Professor Dame Celia Hoyles is a Professor of Mathematics Education at the University College London Knowledge Lab. Celia's research explores the use of computers and software in teaching mathematics. Hoyles believes that this approach will help girls flourish.

URSULA MARTIN Professor Ursula Martin is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford. Ursula recently co-published the book ‘Ada Lovelace: The making of a Computer Scientist’. The book explores how Ada’s investigations relate to modern computing and how she became known as an icon to women in maths and computing today.

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SCHEME ADVISORS

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EMMA MCCOY Emma McCoy is Professor of Statistics at Imperial College London. She says the fastmoving nature of academia poses a particular challenge for women who have career breaks.

She welcomes more debate about how best to help women maintain successful careers.

MARTA KWIATKOWSKA Marta Kwiatkowska is Professor of Computing Systems at the University of Oxford. She talks about the beauty and symmetry of computer code. She says that when she moved to the UK she was surprised by the gender imbalance here.

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CURRENT HOLDERS

2018 RECIPIENTS

"Ruth is an inspiring role model demonstrating the importance of rigorous statistical thinking both through her own work and that of her students."

PROF. CHRISTL DONNELLY IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

DR. RUTH KEOGH LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

“Tereza has made important contributions to forensic statistics.

She presents her work with engaging style which encourages others to explore new fields.”

PROF. JANE HUTTON UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

DR. TEREZA NEOCLEOUS UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

“Nina puts lots of energy into public engagement and supporting young researchers, students and minority groups in mathematics.”

PROF. FRANCES KIRWAN UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

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DR. NINA SNAITH UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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“Daniela has established an international reputation for her research on statistical methods in epidemic modelling and complex evidence synthesis.”

PROF. SYLVIA RICHARDSON MRC BIOSTATISTICS UNIT UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

DR. DANIELA DE ANGELIS MRC BIOSTATICS UNIT UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

“This award is about forming networks of inspiring women to support others – a description that fits Eugenie perfectly - she has supported me and so many others.”

PROF. GWYNETH STALLARD THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

DR. EUGENIE HUNSICKER LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

"Sally’s research has shaped thinking around gender and computer science, particularly on making computer science education inclusive and effective.”

Prof. Ann Blandford university college london

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PROF. SALLY FINCHER UNIVERSITY OF KENT @MRC_LMS

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2018 RECIPIENTS “Julie is nominated for her novel research on low-powered and sometimes self-managing sensing and control networks.

She is a great role model for women in Computer Science.”

PROF. MUFFY CALDER UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

PROF. JULIE MCCANN IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

“Jane is an inspirational computer scientist who is known both for her deep and important research and also for her many leadership/mentoring contributions.”

PROF. LESLIE GOLDBERG UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

PROF. JANE HILLSTON UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

“Ursula has done more for women in science and particularly maths and computer science than anyone I know, I can’t think of a better person to hand over my award to.”

PROF. DAME WENDY HALL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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PROF. URSULA MARTIN UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

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"Hannah set up a forum for female undergraduates in computing to showcase their ideas and network with each other and prospective employers.”

PROF. CARRON SHANKLAND UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

DR. HANNAH DEE ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

“Vicky conveys the beauty of mathematics with enthusiasm and authority, bringing quite complex ideas within the grasp of everybody.”

PROF. DAME CELIA HOYLES UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

DR. VICKY NEALE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

"Congratulations to our 2018 recipients and welcome to the Suffrage Science community. Since the awards were established in 2011 there have been 1 1 4 H O L D E R S of the Suffrage Science heirlooms. The award showcases and brings prominence to the importance of women in the sciences, inspiring future generations."

Professor Dame Amanda Fisher Director of MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences

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SPECIAL THANKS We thank...

AMANDA FISHER

SUSAN WATTS

CARRON SHANKLAND

CELIA HOYLES

URSULA MARTIN

EMMA MCCOY

MARTA KWIATKOWSKA

MARTIN BAKER

VERONIKA F A ́B I A ́N

EMINE GULSAL

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