- The scientist then
Look at us now
Amy, Forensic Chemist
I’m out at a networking event and I’m asked what I do for a living and the inquirer response is “you don’t look like a chemist” . What is a female chemist supposed to look like? The old fashion stereotype of a female scientist<———- was replaced with fashionable women scientists possessing brains, beauty and personality. According to the Washington Times, women dominate the forensic science field and 75 percent of graduates from forensic science programs are women which has increased over the years. For example, the forensic lab that I’m employed at has more women than men forensic chemist’s and that is just one of the many forensic science labs across the nation that are 60 percent female ( statistics from washington times). So you may ask yourself, why are so many women gravitating to this field? Well the girl scouts had a helping hand at sparking a young girls interest in science at an early age, crime writer Patricia Cornwell, best-selling author; main character is chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpertta and how could we forget the C.S.I portrayal of very attractive female scientists. Women are also seen as detail oriented and would rather work for a less competitive atmosphere with stable hours to raise a family. At the lab, the women scientists vary in age, race and dress and we are not all nerds that lack a social life. We don’t wear pen protectors and glasses have been updated with contacts. Our safety glasses are even cool looking and we dress to impress accented with a sharp pair of shoes and an italian leather pocketbook. Women In Forensic Science Rule:-)
Me "The Sexy Scientist", Forensic Chemist
Stephanie, Forensic Chemist
Kandis, Forensic Chemist
Mary, Forensic Chemist
4 responses to “Women In Forensic Science: Brains, Beauty and Personality”
Stephanie
July 25th, 2010 at 21:08
Nice job Sexy Scvientist! I hope this will encourage our younger girls to pursue science.Contrary to popular belief..smart girls are HOT! LOL!
Bethel Bates
July 30th, 2010 at 01:49
ANTIONETTE, YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT ON ALL COUNTS. I WAS SUPRISED TO SEE HOW MANY WOMEN UP TO DATE THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FIELD OF CHEMISTRY AND HOW MANY MORE ARE GRAITATING TOWARDS IT. I FIND IT EXCITING AND EXHILIRATING TO SEE SUCH A FORCE EMERGE. HOW MANY CHEMIST COULD I SAY THAT I KNOW? UP UNTIL I MET YOU I REALLY COULDN’T SAY THAT I KNEW ANY. BUT NOW I CAN SAY THAT I KNOW SOMEONE WHO STANDS AMONGST THE MANY FEMALE CHEMIST WHO ARE TEARING DOWN WALLS AND BUILDING NEW ONES ; SANDRA G. HARDING, BARBARA SPECTOR, REBECCA LEE CRUMPLER, AND YOU….ANTIONETTE THWAITES.
Antoinette
July 30th, 2010 at 01:52
Thank you Stephanie.:-)
Antoinette
July 30th, 2010 at 01:53
Awwww…thank you Big Sis. You keep me encouraged and you inspire me to not give up on my dreams. Love ya:-)