Laura Hobbs

30/09/2019
Comment

Catch 22 — improving visibility of women in science and engineering for both recruitment and retention

Laura Fogg-Rogers and Laura Hobbs

There is a significant under-representation of women in STEM which is damaging societal progress for democratic, utilitarian, and equity reasons. However, changing stereotypes in STEM requires a solution denied by the problem — more visible female role models. Science communicators are critical...

11/02/2019
Practice insight

Science Hunters: an inclusive approach to engaging with science through Minecraft

Laura Hobbs, Carly Stevens, Jackie Hartley and Calum Hartley

Science Hunters is an outreach project which employs the computer game Minecraft to engage children with scientific learning and research through school visits, events, and extracurricular clubs. We principally target children who may experience barriers to accessing Higher Education, including...

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