Felsted hosts women in science event

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Felsted School recently hosted a ‘Women in Science Day’ as part of National Science Week.

A total of 42 girls in Year 6 from seven local primary schools participated in activities encouraging them to study STEM-based subjects and consider related careers. The day was split into three discipline-based activities in biology, chemistry and physics, where they studied animal behaviour, liquids and rocket science respectively.

Lord Professor Robert Winston gave a talk to Years 9 -13 titled ‘Why do science?’, challenging them to consider science and technological developments in the world around them. This was followed by a Q&A session on subjects including intelligence and pharmacogenetics.

Heather Mollison, Felsted’s head of science, said: “Science week is always such an amazing event. Giving the students an opportunity to explore scientific concepts outside of their usual classroom environment captures interest and fuels enthusiasm for the development of future scientists.”

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