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Claire Birch
Quantum chemistry student
Ever chatted to a quantum chemistry student? Here’s 12 things you need to know about Claire Birch.
Elizabeth Thomas
Cognitive Neuroscientist
Dr Elizabeth Thomas is researching genetic markers associated with cognitive impairment across the schizophrenia spectrum.
Madhavi Patterson
PhD candidate, Geocoastal research group
University of Sydney PhD candidate Madhavi Patterson is researching the evolution of the Great Barrier Reef.
Dr Alisa Glukhova
Structural biologist
Dr Glukhova is investigating the molecular behaviour that’s responsible for causing disease, such as cancer.
Dr Valerie Sung
Paediatrician and postdoctoral research fellow
L’Oréal--UNESCO For Women in Science fellow, Dr Valerie Sung, is using her STEM smarts to improve the lives of children with congenital hearing loss.
Dr Samantha Solon-Biet
Nutritional biologist
Samantha works as a nutritional biologist, investigating maternal nutrition and its intergenerational influence on obesity and metabolic disorders.
Dr Ashleigh Hood
Geoscientist and lecturer
Dr Ashleigh Hood is a L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science fellow and has a killer career as a geologist.
Professor Amanda Leach
Microbiologist
From a degree in agricultural science to becoming a celebrated science leader, Amanda has overcome many challenges as a woman in STEM
Dr Muneera Bano
Senior Lecturer, Deakin University
Dr Muneera Bano overcame cultural prejudice to achieve her dreams of an education – and is determined to help others overcome gender stereotypes too.
Maru Nihoniho
Founder and Managing Director, Metia Interactive
Maru Nihoniho took the long route to her career in gaming – but now she’s considered one of the most influential people in the industry.
Hannah Craighead
Software Engineer
Hannah Craighead studied engineering at NZ’s Victoria University of Wellington before landing a killer gig working for Google in London.
Kathy Zhu
Security engineer
For her day job, Kathy Zhu detects cyber criminals’ attempts to hack Google
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