Histories of Australian science largely overlook women. This gives the impression that, until recently, there were no Australian women scientists. But this is far from true: women formed a much larger proportion of the scientific community from the 1900s to the 1940s in Australia than in Britain or the United States, and numbers have only grown since. From the first female science graduate, Edith Dornwell, to Nobel laureate molecular biologist Elizabeth Blackburn, Australian women have had an outsized influence.

Taking to the Field is the first comprehensive history of Australian women in science from the colonial period to contemporary times. Join author and historian, Jane Carey, in conversation with Alicia Cerreto.

Suitable for ages 13 and up. Free event and bookings essential. 

A Zoom link will be sent to participants prior to the event.