Blooming Late Scientists12 Des 2024

Maggie Philbin OBE - Empowering Women in STEM: The Tomorrow's World Legacy

Maggie Philbin - Empowering Women in STEM: The Tomorrow's World Legacy

To get a real sense of how accessible STEM subjects are for women we need to talk to those that have experience working to create change in the industry.

There is no-one more experienced and more influential both historically and presently than my guest in this episode, Maggie Philbin OBE.

Maggie was the host of Tomorrow’s World, a hugely popular show on the BBC for decades showcasing innovations occurring in tech and science. As a female presenter she inspired generations of young, female scientists, including myself.

Maggie shares her experiences hosting Tomorrow’s World and the opportunity it gave her to follow her passion for the sciences.

In 2008 she founded Teen Tech, a charity addressing social mobility and gender diversity in tech.

We explore the systemic barriers to diversity in tech and education, the importance of confidence and exposure for young people, and the need for a more inclusive approach to learning and career development.

Maggie was a joy to talk to, with so much she wants to give to create a more balanced STEM system for all.

“The systems are preventing diversity in tech.”- Maggie Philbin

You’ll hear about:

00:00 – The legacy of Tomorrow's World for women

00:56 - An introduction to Maggie Philbin

03:27 - The human failures shown on Tomorrow's World

06:29 - Maggie's journey with the sciences

13:53 - Curating the stories on Tomorrow's World

18:56 - The inspiration behind Maggie's charity

24:37 - The perceptions in tech companies

25:29 - The challenge of balancing motherhood and career

27:27 - The barriers underrepresented populations face

32:45 - The challenges with school curriculums

41:06 - Giving schools and students a network for the future

42:18 - Maggie's on the number of girls in the program

48:40 - How to get involved in team tech

Maggie’s resources:

LinkedIn: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiephilbin/

Teen Tech - https://teentech.com/

My resources:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-n/

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