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Gender equity in science and engineering

18 May 2026

Host Faculty: Engineering

General Subject Area: Mathematics and Statistics

Project Level: Master's

HOW TO APPLY

Science is sexist. Women are under-represented across almost all areas of science, particularly at the higher levels of senior scientists and university professors. Mathematical and statistical modelling can provide insight into how, where and ocassionally why this is the case. Using data and observations

 

Supervisors

Primary Supervisor: Alex James

 
Key qualifications and skills

We use a range of tools including mathematical modelling (dynamical systems, stochastic processes), statistical modelling (regression, time series) and data science (machine learning, classification). A familiarity with one of these is useful.

 
Does the project come with funding

No - Student must be self-funded

 

Final date for receiving applications

Ongoing

 
How to apply

By email to primary supervisor

 

Keywords

gender; equity; modelling; data;

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