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Radio 4,5 mins

Women in science and engineering: The Power List

Woman's Hour

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In the last decade there has been a concerted effort to direct girls into studying STEM – that is science, technology, engineering and maths subjects. But who are the female role models wielding real power at the cutting edge of what is often assumed to be a male dominated area of endeavour? Jenni Murray is joined by Muffy Calder, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Glasgow and Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland.

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