Suffrage Science: Dr Tamsin Edwards

We’re bringing you an episode of the Suffrage Science podcast: How women are changing science, from the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences Suffrage Science scheme.

Founded in 2011 on the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, the Suffrage Science award scheme celebrates and inspires women in science, with three streams covering the life sciences, maths and computing, and engineering and physical sciences. Each awardee receives a beautiful piece of handcrafted heirloom jewellery inspired by scientific themes and the women’s suffrage movement, including the traditional suffragette colours of white, green and violet. ​

But here’s the catch: they’re not for keeps. Every two years, each awardee must choose another inspiring woman to pass their jewellery on to, creating a self-perpetuating cohort that will encourage others to enter science and reach senior leadership roles. Since the Suffrage Science awards started in 2011, there have been 148 holders of the heirlooms, growing a network of inspirational women role models in science from across the globe.

In this episode I chat with just one of them, climate scientist Dr Tamsin Edwards, so you'll have to subscribe to the Suffrage Science podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts to get the rest. 

• Find out more about the Suffrage Science scheme at suffragescience.org and get full transcripts from suffragescience.org/podcast.