Hudson Institute
Hudson Institute of Medical Research scientist Dr Erin McGillick has received the national QueersInScience Scott Johnson Memorial Award for contribution to LGBTIQA+ advocacy in STEM.
L-R: Dr Erin McGillick pictured with Co-founder and Director of QueersInScience, Dr Sarah Stephenson
Dr McGillick was recognised for her LGBTIQA+ advocacy work in 2020 at the institutional and national level.
As a member of the Equity and Diversity Committee at Hudson Institute, Dr McGillick has focused on growing the Institute’s LGBT+ STEM focused initiatives.
Together with Dr Beth Allison they have established the Hudson Institute Ally Network and hosted celebrations for LGBT+ STEM Day. She is also a member of the Monash Ally Network.
April 29, 2021 // Posted In Academics, Faith, Research
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The title?
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“The Making of Biblical Womanhood” by Beth Allison Barr
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