Sassy Scientists: giving women in science, engineering and innovation a voice

Women are underrepresented in science, engineering and innovation. It's time to change that, and give them a voice.

"We cannot wait another 15 years to capitalise on the expertise, skills and innovation that women can bring to science and technology, particularly women at mid-career level and above" - Anna-Maria Arabia

My dream is to give women in science, engineering and innovation a stronger voice and representation. 

·         Only 7% of the fellows in the (Australian) Academy of Science are women

·         In the U.S, 6000 women are employed as physicists/astronomers, compared with 28,000 men

·         Women only make up 11% of engineers, worldwide.

·         At Australia's leading science organisation a mere 12% of senior scientists are women.

These statistics are similarly globally represented.

So how can we enable women to change these figures, and make up a more equal portion of these industries?  How can we give them more of a voice, and showcase the unique skills, expertise they can bring to science, engineering and innovation?

By providing them with a platform which showcases their talent, allows them to connect with other women in these industries, and by encouraging young women to consider these industries as potential future careers.

We can make a difference, we just need a chance.

Project Sassy Scientists aims to give women that chance, by developing a platform for women in science, engineering and innovation to network, promote their research, and report the latest science, engineering and innovation news featuring achievements made by women in these areas.

But, I can’t do it alone.  A project this size needs funding.

So I’ve launched a funding campaign to help turn this dream into a reality, and help empower women globally. You can view it here:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1441925549/sassy-scientists-representing-women-in-science

Every dollar helps, so if you do have a spare dollar, or you are a company looking to invest in something new, which offers incentives in the form of free advertising for your generosity, then please have a look at the above link and share it around.

Together we can make a difference.

Together we can show the world what women can do in science, engineering and innovation.

Thank you for taking the time to read this!