Year 10 News

L'Oreal Girls In Science Excursion

We all had a fantastic time at the L’Oréal Girls in Science Excursion. The event took place at the prestigious Walter and Eliza Institute, undoubtedly Australia’s oldest medical research centre which is located amongst Melbourne’s biggest hospitals.

Our group of 20 students from Year 10 were able to meet and listen to the personal experiences of four remarkable female research scientists. These women not only have successfully established firm academic positions in possibly the world’s most male dominated profession, they are also the recipients of the 2017 L’Oréal Fellowship for their outstanding accomplishments with a money prize that can further develop their careers in Science.

Moreover, the presentation featured an intimate Q&A session where we were inspired to have a career in Science upon hearing of the adventures those women have led. We heard from Dr. Pearson who was revealed to be an old member of the 90's rock band Lash from Perth. She developed a passion for Science later in life after leaving the prime drummer position. Dr. Jacq Romero from Philippines who has lived all over the globe to pursue her interest in Quantum Physics (the Science of minute subatomic particles) while caring for her three children. Dr. Williamson and Dr. Simonds were particularly helpful in showing us about career choices, how it is beneficial to have a broad subject range in high school if anyone is still unsure of how their future career is going to roll out.

Throughout, we learnt that the most important keys to success for a career in Science are Commitment, Communication and more than most Creativity. It is encouraging to witness the footsteps of these successful women, the strong role models of our potentials. 

Linh Nguyen 10L2

Science Club Representative