Clare Elwell (UCL Medical Physics & Bioengineering)
Two UCL scientists are participating in the annual Medical Research Council event, Suffrage Science, along with 10 other leading female researchers. Clare Elwell (UCL Medical Physics & Bioengineering) and space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock (UCL Physics and Astronomy) will be honored on International Women's day, March 8th. Suffrage Science celebrates the achievements of leading female researchers in physical sciences and engineering with medical applications, while recalling the women's suffrage movement. Descendants of suffragist leader Emmeline Pankhurst will award the women bespoke heirloom jewellery, reminiscent of the specially crafted jewellery received by noted women of the suffrage movement. The ceremony will take place in the tearoom of the Waldorf Hilton Hotel, echoing suffrage meetings held in tearooms across the country. After a period of ownership, the recipients will pass on their awards to another selection of high-achieving women. Science writer, broadcaster, and Vice Chair of UCL Council, Vivienne Parry conceived of the heirloom jewellery scheme, which is now in its third year.
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