Today marks International Day of Women & Girls in Science!

🙌 #IDWGS #WomenInScience 🙌

We spoke to some of our inspiring team to find out what first sparked their interest in science and what advice they’d give to someone at the start of their career.

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"I've always been captivated by the pursuit and application of knowledge and how this influences our ever-changing understanding of the world around us."

Claire Williams, Senior Biomechanist & Performance Analyst with @BritGymnastics

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"Be inquisitive – don’t be afraid to ask the naïve questions: the answers will not only help you understand but it might also spark something in others."

@naomistenhouse Head of Performance Innovation @eis2win

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More 👉 https://www.eis2win.co.uk/article/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-2021/
"It’s forever evolving, with new concepts and ideas which provide a constantly challenging environment to keep you on your toes."

@Amber_Luzar3, Lead Performance Analyst & Technical Lead @GBHockey

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"Always ask yourself, so what? When you're learning about sport science, think what this would mean to a coach and/or athlete and what would you choose to do?"

@LauraNeedham1, Co-Head of Physiology @eis2win & Senior Physiologist @BritTri

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"I never really felt like I chose a career – I just kept doing what I liked most and kept asking questions! Apparently as a grown up that makes me a scientist…"

@DrCatShin, Biomechanics Project Lead @eis2win #WomeninScience

More 👉 https://www.eis2win.co.uk/article/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-2021/
“I’m really proud of my contributions to some of our innovation projects within the @BritishCycling Paralympic squad. Knowing that these projects could help give us the cutting edge is exciting!”

@_StephBlair, Performance Analyst / Biomechanist @BritishCycling

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“For me, it’s about performance, supporting athletes & coaches to do amazing things and when we can use science, that’s a win-win.”

@HolmesRuth, Performance Innovation Consultant @eis2win

More 👉 https://www.eis2win.co.uk/article/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-2021/
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