{"id":2501,"date":"2025-03-13T14:16:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/?p=2501"},"modified":"2025-03-13T14:16:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:16:52","slug":"amaya-and-amy-creating-space-for-women-in-physics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/2025\/03\/13\/amaya-and-amy-creating-space-for-women-in-physics\/","title":{"rendered":"Amaya and Amy: Creating space for women in physics\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW173817834 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173817834 BCX8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/women-at-imperial\/\">Women at Imperial<\/a>: Know no bounds<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"wp-image-2503 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/files\/2025\/03\/Amaya-and-Amy-FINAL-Copy.png\" alt=\"Amaya Calvo Sanchez and Amy Thornton\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u201cThis society gives me a sense of belonging where people value me and my work\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To mark <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/women-at-imperial\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Women at Imperial Week<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the co-Presidents of the Society for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/physics\/about-us\/women-in-physics\/wnbipsociety\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Women and Non-Binary Individuals in Physics<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> shared the work they do to create inclusive spaces in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/physics\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Department of Physics<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, how they are creating networking opportunities, and why it\u2019s important to highlight underrepresentation in science.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creating space for underrepresented groups<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having access to a supportive network is something that drew both co-Presidents to join the society and take roles on the committee.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amaya Calvo Sanchez is now a PhD student and first got involved in the society during her undergraduate degree. She valued the sense of community, particularly whilst studying during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThis society gives me a sense of belonging where people value me and my work\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coming from an all-girls school, Amy Thornton, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/study\/courses\/undergraduate\/physics-msci\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Physics MSci<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> student, found new challenges studying physics as a woman at university and suffered with imposter syndrome. Joining the committee has helped her gain confidence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI would never have considered myself good enough to do a PhD, but being part of this committee has changed that and I\u2019m eager to pay it forward.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They want to create space for anyone who needs it in the Department of Physics and recently renamed the society \u2018Women and Non-Binary Individuals in Physics\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2502\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2502\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2502\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/files\/2025\/03\/Women-in-Physics-2025-9.jpg\" alt=\"A group photo of the Society for Women and Non-Binary Individuals in Physics celebrating International Women's Day\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Society for Women and Non-Binary Individuals in Physics celebrate International Women&#8217;s Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Networking leads to opportunities\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The society runs social events as well as educational activities such as seminars, development courses and outreach opportunities. The aim is to create a network within Physics connecting undergraduates, postgraduates, postdocs and staff.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amaya stresses the value of networking for undergraduates in the early stages of their career: \u201cHaving access to conversations with people who are further on in their career is really impactful.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amy credits writing for the society\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/ic-wip\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">interview series<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with inspiring her research interests.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cLast year I interviewed a PhD student in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/plasma-physics\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Plasma Physics Group<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and that really sparked my interest in fusion energy and plasma physics. I\u2019m now thinking about PhDs in that area.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The society run a mentoring scheme to support undergraduate students with the transition to PhD, and the scheme previously won <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/equality\/resources\/seed-fund\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EDI Seed Funding<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inspiring the next generation\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taking part in outreach activities is Amy\u2019s favourite part of being involved in the committee and something she finds really rewarding.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHaving Year 12 students say to me \u2018your talk has inspired me\u2019 \u2013 I just don\u2019t think that feeling can be matched\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amaya emphasises the value of awareness events like International Women\u2019s Day and Women at Imperial Week.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe need to continue to share experiences and talk about women in science to raise awareness among people in policy and leadership positions\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Imperial role models\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amaya and Amy agree there are plenty of women at Imperial that have inspired them.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amy praises the work of Jasmine Ajaz, outreach coordinator for the society.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHer work in schools will have an impact, influencing girls studying GCSE and A level physics so that they feel like they can go on to study at university.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amaya highlights the work of Isabel Rabey, Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Physics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cShe shows such leadership and passion, defending the best interests of gender minorities on multiple staff committees.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get involved with the society\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The society are looking for new members, particularly PhD students and postdocs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To find out more, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:womeninphysics@imperial.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact the committee<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read next<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find out more about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/physics\/about-us\/women-in-physics\/wnbipsociety\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Society for Women and Non-Binary Individuals in Physics<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read interviews with women in physics on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/ic-wip\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">society\u2019s blog<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow the society on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ic_wnbip\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ic_wip\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">X<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discover more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/women-at-imperial\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Women at Imperial<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women at Imperial: Know no bounds \u201cThis society gives me a sense of belonging where people value me and my work\u201d\u00a0 To mark Women at Imperial Week, the co-Presidents of the 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