Sarah Peers

User profile

Dr

Sarah M C

Peers

United Kingdom of Great Britain (UK)

Area of expertise, interest, main activities...: 

gender and diversity, diversity and inclusion, reliability and risk, innovation

Scientific discipline: 

Natural sciences, Mathematics, Engineering and technology, Mechanical engineering, Other engineering and technologies, Interdisciplinary

Stakeholder group: 

Science stakeholders, Teachers, educators, learners, Policy stakeholders, Education & training policy makers, Gender equality / women’s ministries, Gender equality policy makers, Science, technology and innovation policy makers, Gender equality stakeholders, Gender networks (women’s, men's, sexuality,...), Women scientists’ organizations, Gender equality NGO’s and lobbies

GenPORT Gender Expert2Expert Directory

Would you like to form part of the GenPORT Gender Expert database?: 

Yes

Area of Gender Expertise: 

Gender in computer sciences

Gender in education

Gender in engineering and technology

Innovation and diversity (e.g. gender)

Country coverage: 

International

Skills and track record: 

Since 1992, I have been involved in promotion of engineering and STEM more generally for girls and women, working as a volunteer with several women in STEM NGOs. Since 2010, I have been engaged in innovation programmes and supporting best practice in technical and vocational education and training across the science, tech and engineering sectors. This included ensuring this was open to all and challenging gender stereotypes; driving diversity for innovation. Nominated an EU expert in gender and STEM education. Deputy President of INWES, International Network of Women Engineers & Scientists, 2017-2020.