Leading Shropshire scientist retiring after 40 years urges girls to embark on career in science
A leading Shropshire scientist who is set to retire from her role with one of the UK’s top environmental education charities after 40 years is flying the flag for more women in science.
Sue Townsend, Biodiversity Learning Manager at the Field Studies Council (FSC) in Montford Bridge, near Shrewsbury, will hang up her wellies at the end of this week.
However before she does so, she is helping to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science by publicly urging more young girls and women to follow in her footsteps and embark on a science-related career.
She said: “I would love to see more girls choosing to take science-based subjects at A-level and degree level and the reason for this is because we can. We do it well and all roles need balance and diversity to bring our advocacy and messages into society.
“Women have excellent evaluation, communication and planning skills which makes them really good at science.”
