When Cathy Foley started at the CSIRO 35 years ago, her workplace had few women. She thought that needed to change. Cathy got involved in the organisation's efforts to lift women in science. Today Cathy is CSIRO's Chief Scientist. She remains passionate about eliminating gender bias.
In this episode of the SAGE Think Difference podcast, you’ll hear Cathy reflect her own career in STEM and how she led CSIRO's efforts to address gender equity and diversity through the SAGE pilot of the Athena Swan program.
Interviews: Dr Cathy Foley, CSIRO Chief Scientist
The Think Difference podcast is produced by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
Dan Wheelahan is Media Officer for the Australian Academy of Science and Science in Gender Equity Australia (SAGE).
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