Ashley Kent

Scientist/Feminist/Pro-Choice/Golfer
My opinions are based on science, research & data, ergo correct.
Also, freelance events producer in Newcastle.

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

Less than 30% of scientific and technical researchers are women. This is a huge problem, and we often hear people desperately asking, “What can we do to get girls to believe they can be scientists?”. Let’s start by first understand…https://t.co/bYsxxxUlN7 https://t.co/F8cNzeqBHf

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

.@EvergreenAction is sending a petition directly to President Biden to tell him @EPA must go further, faster. Sign on now to demand the urgent climate action we need! https://t.co/76GEQqWOIf

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

Showing off my #HoloTacoShrine and this week's manicure #sunkensecrets

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

I've just nominated someone for the Beetlestone Award - for leadership & legacy in Communicating Science! Make sure you get your nominations in too: https://t.co/EwBmxDQGUY
https://t.co/fKWFPYkFgG #scicomm #recognition #leadership @HFeatherstone @ianrusselluk @FrancesBalkwill

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

Time is running out to get your Early Bird (cheap) tickets to @BIGchats BIG Event @thinktankmuseum this July. Wanna know what's on? See the draft programme here: https://t.co/ncOd6GtcEd Book here: https://t.co/XOexxfpfiW

[Burgham Park Golf Club @BurghamGolf]

Thank you @nlcga100 and @EnglandGolf for a fabulous workshop on the Women in Golf Charter. Really enthused to see others that have achieved the Charter and thanks to them for sharing their experiences. @MorpethGC @AlnmouthGC and City of Newcastle.

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

Augusta National Women's Amateur coverage is live & free on @SkySportsGolf from 6pm today: https://t.co/v8uxOnUlo0

[Jess Baker @jessbaker2100]

see you soon Augusta! 🌺😎

[Rowan Hooper ローワン フーパー @rowhoop]

Head over to @CheltSciFest this afternoon and help me *spend a heap of money* to save the world and solve the biggest mysteries in science. #HowToSpendATrillionDollars
Then stay for @robinince, @LeMoustier and many more... https://t.co/7DygBfqmcL

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

@DrGaryKerr @mariekenavin Same! Not that long ago *I was* AIDA. And now I've been replaced with the AI I was imitating. What is the world coming to?!? #CheltSciFest @mariekenavin

[professor gary kerr @DrGaryKerr]

@mariekenavin can’t believe she’s taken my job 🤣

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

Looking forward to meeting AIDA today between events at #CheltSciFest. I hope it isn't a case of 'never meet your heroes'!

[Cheltenham Festivals @cheltfestivals]

Our #AI Guest Curator, AIDA has been popping in to say hi throughout #CheltSciFest. Have you spotted her out and about? 👀 There are still loads of great events to see today! Check them out here: https://t.co/IdU9fVITa3
#BeTheChange

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

@floschechter @CheltSciFest It's obviously a code for the GCHQ crowd.

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

Do you sometimes suffer from Imposter Syndrome? Do you find it difficult (even awkward) to talk about yourself to others?
Google's #IamRemarkable workshops are designed to help women and underrepresented groups improve their self…https://t.co/DzTwa874R3 https://t.co/oTqFLFeKOA

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

@HanaAyoob Aww, how sweet of you @HanaAyoob I can't tell if I'm blushing or if it's the heat... #SciCommHour

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

#BlackLivesMatter which is why I donated my #stimuluspayment to https://t.co/resVBood2X to fight State-sanctioned violence against Black people.

Want to help? Read Anti-racism resources for white people https://t.co/Otl8ZId5fC

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

Planned Parenthood ALWAYS protects access to care. I just donated to @PPFA. #IStandWithPP
https://t.co/zZ4jsO4q4Y

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

2020 BIG Event Session Proposals close Thursday! Don't forget to submit yours before the deadline. If your session is chosen, you get a day FREE.
Anyone can propose a session, just register to get going. https://t.co/AsyTa4YXtE @BIGchats #STEM #scicomm #BIGEvent20 @cardiffuni

[Lyndsey Britton-Lee (She/ her) @BrittonLyndsey]

Twitter friends I need your help please!

I'm working with some local schools on challenging gender stereotypes in careers. I'm on the hunt for women in engineering / science & men in traditionally female roles nursing, social work, caring roles etc

E: [email protected]

[CheltSciFest @CheltSciFest]

We have been @slaskifestiwal this weekend, where we brought AIDA (thank you @AshleyKent) and @cpmarkou and @wearetinygiant back together to discuss the creative implications of #AI #cheltscifest

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

@nateadams I think the boys version is called Gross Chemistry. What's wrong with just calling it chemistry?

[Ashley Kent @AshleyKent]

Oh I love this. Such an important branch of chemistry: pink.

[Dr Nate Adams @nateadams]

FYI Pink chemistry involves putting red food colouring and cornflour and water together. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️