![]() ![]() She served on the Australian Space Industry Innovation Council and is Australia’s Principal Delegate to the Group on Earth Observations (GEO). in Astronomy from the Australian National University, a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Canterbury (New Zealand), a Graduate Diploma in Meteorology from the Bureau of Meteorology and to become a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.ĭr Barrell is now the Vice-President of the WMO Commission for Basic Systems and Chair of the Inter-commission Coordination Group of the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS). When she started thinking about her career choices, ”Meteorology seemed to combine all the things I valued – and they happened to advertised for trainee meteorologists just at the right time!” She went on to earn a Ph.D. Sue Barrell loved math and science when she was in school. A career in meteorology and hydrology can open the world to you. The two final rticles focus on efforts by WMO and its partners to fill the aps in observation systems in the polar regions to respond togrowing scientific understanding of the critical role these egions play in the global weather and climate system. The WMO Youth Corner also contains direct links to youth websites and materials created by Members. ![]() These women overcame obstacles to be the “first” women in many areas of their careers and to pave a way for others to follow. Women professionals can play a large role in encouraging young girls and women in pursuing an education in science, particularly meteorology and hydrology.Ĭan women be successful in science? The overwhelmingly positive experiences from the women interviewed below proves that they can. Young girls are often discouraged to pursue science as a career and intimidated by perceived competition with males at every level of the educational and working spectrum of the scientific world. The WMO Conference on the Gender Dimensions of Weather and Climate Services ( Conference Report) will offer a special side-event on empowering women – who represent less than one-third of professionals in meteorology and hydrology – to participate in the dynamic career opportunities available nationally and internationally in weather, climate and water sciences and policy. This commitment strengthens the position of women as scientists, technologists and users of weather, water and climate services and fosters increased participation of women in weather and climate decision and policy-making. Ensuring that women have equal access to science education and technology is an essential catalyst to ensure that the developers and users of weather, water and climate services provided by WMO and its Members serve the global community – men, women, boys, girls. At international, national and local levels, there is a drive to improve access for women to technology, information, science education and technical training and to strengthen the position of women scientists and technologists. ![]()
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