In this "Women in weather" podcast celebrating International Women's Day, we consider the considerable achievements of many women in weather but also discuss the obstacles that still remain for women working in the scientific sector.
We spoke to seven meteorologists, climate scientists, education and outreach officers and managers about their career paths. We asked them about the issues they may have faced as women in the workplace, including the issue of short-term contracts in academia, job-shares, and maternity leave. How we can encourage more women to ask questions at events, and how we can actively inspire more young girls to fully participate in, and choose, STEM professions?
Our seven speakers are:
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