Astrophysicist Erin Macdonald on real science and fictional role models

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English - February 11, 2021 13:59 - 34 minutes - 47 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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This February marks the fifth annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We hear from astrophysicist and science advisor Erin Macdonald, who tells us about her role as a science advisor in the Star Trek franchise, the real (and fictional) role models that influenced her career and how she landed in Glasgow for her PhD. She is a Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) graduate based in the United States.