Matrix is proud to be sponsoring Grace’s Green Gadgets at this years NI Science Festival. Grace Webb is the amazing host of the award-winning CBeebies show Grace's Amazing Machines where she explores some of the biggest, fastest and most amazing machines in the world.
Kathryn Harkup is a former chemist turned vampirologist and science communicator. She writes and gives regular public talks on the disgusting and dangerous side of science. Kathryn’s first book was the international best-seller A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie, which was shortlisted for a Mystery Readers International Macavity Award [...]
Yasmin Ali, an award-winning chartered engineer in the energy industry, champions renewable technologies, excels in science communication, and acknowledged as one of the top 50 female engineers for her impactful engagement efforts. Yasmin is a chemical engineer and has worked in coal and gas fired power stations, oil and gas, [...]
We rarely think about the energy systems that prop up our existence. With hot water, lighting and digital entertainment all available at the flick of a switch, it's easy to underestimate the vast global network that makes these things possible. Growing up in Iraq, Yasmin Ali regularly experienced power cuts - ironic [...]
SheVentures: The Island Edition is set to be a transformative experience for women founders in Ireland. A carefully curated programme packed with inspiring speakers will explore the themes of leadership, resilience and tenacity - core ingredients for success as a woman founder. Leaning into the years of collective experience brought together on Lusty Beg Island, we’ll share know-how and lessons learned - there’s no gatekeeping here! - as well as practical investment insights to help women founders like you to build and grow indigenous and global businesses and communities.
TechFoundHer is hosting the AI Roadshow - a mini-summit which is all about connecting and getting inspired about the power of AI and women tech trailblazers!. There's an AI Revolution underway and we need to make sure women are leading as founders, innovators and thinkers.
Women in STEM Society are hosting the first Women in STEM NI Conference! They will be welcoming inspirational women from across the industry including, Sinead Molloy (She Built It NI), Katrina Thompson (Artemis Technologies) as well as academics from across QUB. On the day you can expect: - Breakfast and [...]
