Not all heroes wear capes - some wear lab coats

To mark @UN_Women #WomenInScience day, we asked our staff and students to answer 'we need more women scientists because...'

Here's what they said [a thread]

#February11

We need more women scientists because...

"When children are asked to draw a scientist, research shows that only 28% draw a woman. From this we see that the face of science must be diversified."

- Aro #February11 #WomenInScience

We need more women scientists...

"To challenge stereotypes, break down barriers and show girls where their potential and ambition can take them."

- Dr. Jessica Almine #February11 #WomenInScience

We need more women scientists because...

"By employing more women in science, women everywhere will benefit from products made with men and women in mind, not just men."

- Ellie #February11 #WomenInScience

We need more women scientists because...

"We need to understand the world from everyone's perspective, solve problems that are important to everyone, and come up with solutions that work for us all."

- Professor Fiona Lobban #February11 #WomenInScience

We need more women scientists because...

"Science will never fully represent the entire population until its researchers do."

- Sian #February11 #WomenInScience

We need more women scientists because...

"Scientists can help improve health outcomes for all."

- Professor Jo Knight #February11 #WomenInScience

We need more women scientists because...

"A diverse team produces better results."

- Professor Jo Rycroft-Malone #February11 #WomenInScience

We need more women scientists because...

"Being a research scientist is the most engaging job in the world."

- Dr. Lucy Jackson-Jones #February11 #WomenInScience

We need more women scientists...

"So we can work together to make sure that all people who need palliative care are able to access it."

- Dr. Amy Gadoud #February11 #WomenInScience