STEM Positive Disruptor: MIA conversation with Dr. Katie Perry, CEO, Daphne Jackson Trust

This is the STEM Positive Disruptor: Another MIA conversation with special guest Dr. Katie Perry, Chief Executive, Daphne Jackson Trust. Katie was mentored by Daphne Jackson who was the first female professor in the UK. Katie's story is so inspiring, she started her career journey as a science communicator to now becoming the CEO of the Trust. she was awarded an honorary degree last year for her great contribution and development of the Trust. Daphne Jackson Fellowships support returners across all areas of research. They provide the retraining and mentorship needed to successfully return to research after a career break of 2 years or more taken for family, caring or health reasons. The Trust is also planning a new fellowship for returners to careers in STEM in research support which will be launched this year. to find out more please check out their website https://daphnejackson.org/ She explained the importance of planning your career break and knowing that there are initiatives such as the Daphne Jackson Trust that offers fellowships to help you back into your career She wants the government to put money towards helping organisations such as the Trust and others to advertise and support what they do The need for an Adults Careers service to help degree levels returners to work and much more besides. so please listen to our conversation and share with your networks. Thanks