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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Mornings with Simi

English - February 11, 2019 21:46 - 8 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Today is the international day of women and girls in science. Women remain underrepresented in scientific occupations - despite the fact that lots of young women are choosing to study it in colleges and universities across the country. So what is it that’s preventing them from staying in their chosen field?

Guest: Dr. Lori West

Professor of Pediatrics, Surgery, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Alberta

Today is the international day of women and girls in science. Women remain underrepresented in scientific occupations - despite the fact that lots of young women are choosing to study it in colleges and universities across the country. So what is it that’s preventing them from staying in their chosen field?


Guest: Dr. Lori West


Professor of Pediatrics, Surgery, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Alberta