Maths4Girls Event – online webinar
Mon 8 Nov 2021 | 11 a.m. - noon
Isabel Patterson
In March 2024 I changed from Scientist for commercial operations (integrating systems to assist the sales team and scientists)
Previously I was a Viral Gene Therapy Research Scientist, (Upstream processing), Manufacturing Scientist, Microbial Fermentation Scientist and Bio-Analytical scientist (Biochemistry).
Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Uk Limited
Jayashree Lokeshwar
Hello, I'm Jay Lokeshwar, female, working in the finance industry since 2001. I've worked in India before shifting base to UK 12 years ago. Married with two kids (a daughter in the age group 11-14 and hence can relate to the Maths4Girls initiative).
Oldfield Partners Llp
About the Business Leaders
These business leaders have been chosen because their companies are growing quickly. Combined they employ 81+ people.
About the teacher and students
The event was created by Stacey Stephenson for 220 students at The Mirfield Free Grammar aged Age 14 - 15.
Event description
Where can Maths take you?
In this 1 hour session, business leaders will share insights, lessons and tips to motivate and inspire your students to make informed decisions about their future.
Speakers will ‘tell a story’ about their career journey (up to 10mins):
• How maths played a part and how maths is relevant now
• What inspired them to choose their career path
• Their failures, as well as successes
• What their company does and why this is important
• What they enjoy most about their career
• Skills currently relevant in the jobs they are doing now.
Q&As will follow to end the session.