Alice Gray BSc, FLSW (born 1992) is a Welsh science writer, who writes the blog Mindful of Science. She was recognized by the BBC's 100 Women in 2015 for her work advocating for the representation of women in STEM fields. She was recognized as one of the BBC's 100 women of 2021.[1]
Alice Gray | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 1992 (age 32) |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Occupation | Science writer |
| Notable work | Mindful of Science |
Early life and education
editGray was born in 1992.[2] She has an identical twin sister,[3][4] and was raised near Amroth, Pembrokeshire, Wales.[3]
Gray received a BSc in Neuroscience from Cardiff University in 2013.[5]
Career
editGray started the blog Mindful of Science in 2013.[6] The "STEMinist" blog discusses issues facing women in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), arguing for the importance of diversity and representation in science and for removing barriers to women's advancement in STEM education and careers.[7] Gray credits the blog with having given her opportunities to further advocate for women in STEM to governmental agencies and organizations.[8]
She also produces a podcast (Inside the Petri Dish), and a YouTube video series (Gray Matter), which address contemporary and popular science topics.[6]
In interviews, Gray has mentioned a book project in progress, titled Women in White Coats, focused on the true stories of women in STEM.[3][9]
Awards and honours
editIn 2015, Gray was recognized by the BBC's 100 Women for her science writing.[5][10]
She was recognized as one of the BBC's 100 women of 2021.[11]
In 2023, Gray was elected a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales.[12]
References
edit- ^ "BBC 100 Women 2021: Who is on the list this year?". BBC News. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ Gray, Alice. "30 🎂". Twitter. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "ALICE GRAY | SCIENCE BLOGGER | CARDIFF". WIDE VICINITY. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ Web, Women In (3 June 2014). "Women in STEM: Alice Gray, STEM Blogger". Women In. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Who are the 100 women?". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ a b "About Me". www.mindfulofscience.org. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ Barry, Sion (26 March 2017). "Women making their mark in the Welsh science sector". WalesOnline. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ Hopkins, Rebecca. "Examined Life – Alice Gray (BSc 2013)". Cardiff University. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Alice Gray on the Welsh women scientists who took to their soapboxes - Womanthology". Womanthology: Homepage. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Welsh blogger breaks glass ceiling for women in science". Womens Equality Network Wales. 11 May 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "BBC 100 Women 2021: Who is on the list this year?". BBC News. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ Wales, The Learned Society of. "Alice Gray". The Learned Society of Wales. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
External links
edit- Mindful of Science
- Gray Matter (YouTube)
- Inside the Petri Dish (podcast)
- Alice Gray on Twitter
