SCIENTIST Averil Macdonald led a careers event at St Benedict’s School, Ealing, for mothers and daughters focusing on the value of studying science and maths.
Prof Macdonald, from the University of Reading, was made an OBE for her services to advancing women in science.
At St Benedict's she ran her signature quiz, designed to highlight each individual’s natural aptitudes, and to suggest career paths.
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“What is shown by research is that mothers are a major player in influencing girls’ choices,” she said. “It is rare that those who seek to persuade girls also speak to mums.”
Lower Sixth student Cleo Byrne said: "Though I have a good idea of what I want to do at university, the presentation still opened my eyes to the wide range of careers I could pursue."
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