Athena Donald says women need to push themselves in science. She believes that the best people should be able to go into a field where they can solve problems. If we have 60% of women starting biology degrees, we should end up with 60% at the higher echelons she says.
In the latest episode of Nature hits the books, physicist Athene Donald joins us to discuss her book Not just for the boys, why we need more women in science.
We discuss how science has historically excluded women, the barriers to entry and retention that remain prevalent, and what could be done to improve the situation for female scientists today.
Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science, Athene Donald, Oxford University Press (2023)
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