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Shellfish researcher Natali Delorme from the Cawthron Institute has been recognised for her mentoring of women in science with this year’s Dell Award.
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Plant ecophysiologist Associate Professor Cate Macinnis-Ng has been recognised for her mentoring of other women in science with this year’s Dell Award from the Association for Women in the Sciences (AWIS).
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The Association for Women in the Sciences is one of seventeen organisations, representing hundreds of thousands of female scientists globally, who have come together to call on research funders to take immediate action to eliminate gender inequities in the funding system and promote inclusion of caregivers in the STEMM sector (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine).
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If you're looking for something a bit different for a birthday or Christmas present, or just always wanted something 3D printed, now's your chance, with the added benefit of supporting women in STEM.
Read The full storyIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Patron, Dame Miriam Dell.
Read The full storyWho is your science mentor? Who do you think is great at encouraging women to stay in a science career? Nominate them now for the Dell Award 2025. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 15 AUGUST
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We're super excited to announce the recipient of this year's Dell Award - Natali Delorme from Cawthron Institute. Natali (on the right) was nominated by Joanna Copedo (on the left) for her support of women in science not only at Cawthron, but also through AWIS and Women of Aquaculture Aotearoa. Congratulations Natali, our lucky number 7️⃣ Dell Awardee 🎉 https://www.awis.org.nz/news-and-events/news/aquaculture-scientist-recognised-for-mentoring-women-in-science/