Trailblazing Women of Science

Catherine Booth, curator of science collections in the National Library of Scotland has been rooting out some fascinating stories of Scottish female scientists of the past. These women regularly met discrimination as they attempted to pursue their chosen careers. Despite this, they made outstanding achievements – yet their names are still largely unknown.

Trailblazing Women of Science, Friday 17th June, 2pm to 3pm

Come and hear about a woman who:

• managed to keep a ship under way while under heavy enemy bombardment
• earned money to release her husband from prison, only for him to be executed later
• discussed marine biology with the Emperor of Japan
• used her sewing machine to help teach mathematics to visually impaired students
• is still thought of as one of the most influential women in the history of science

We are proud to celebrate them all.

Booking

This event is open to all and we prefer for tickets to be booked in advance whenever possible. This event costs £2 full price. Select the number of tickets you want to book below, or come in to the Library to book. We offer subsidised free places for students, people on a low income, unemployed or those in receipt of benefit and Friends of GWL. If you are eligible for a subsidised place select the subsidised ticket below, or come in to the Library to book.
If you have booked a place and are no longer able to attend please let us know so that we can make your place available to someone else.

This event is part of the Glasgow Science Festival.