I'm an engineer. But a comparatively weird engineer: a feminist, radical, social justice-y engineer. In my research, I combine theoretical frameworks from women's studies, sociology, science and technology studies to apply to the study of engineering and engineering education - I like to think of my work as feminist engineering research.
With that introduction, Dr Alice Pawley joins ScienceWoman at On being a scientist and a woman.
Welcome, Alice - we look forward to some great discussions and commentary.
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