The document summarizes the experiences of Jocelyn Bell Burnell as one of the first female astronomers. It describes the conditions of her PhD work using a large radio telescope array. It also discusses her discovery of pulsars and the reactions to her findings. Finally, it reflects on the challenges faced by women in astronomy and physics careers, including lack of role models, subtle biases in workplace culture, and difficulties balancing family and career responsibilities.

3. Typical working conditions for a PhD Student! 2048 antennae (81.5 MHz), 1000+ wooden posts, 120 miles wire and cable, area 2.5 football pitches

4. The 4.5 acre * radio telescope ( * 2.5 football pitches)

8. Reactions to the discovery

10. WOMEN IN ASTRONOMY AROUND THE WORLD

11. International Astronomical Union – countries with  100 members All member countries: 15% female Country % delegation female √ N error Argentina 37 5 Ukraine 27 3 Italy 25 3 France 24 2 Brazil 23 3 Spain 18 2 Mexico 17 4 Russian Fed 17 2 Greece 16 4 China 15 2 Australia 15 3 Country % delegation female √ N error Belgium 15 4 Poland 13 3 Sweden 13 4 Canada 12 2 USA 12 1 UK 12 2 Netherlands 12 2 S Korea 10 3 Germany 10 1 India 8 2 Japan 6 1

14. WOMEN IN PHYSICS IN UNITED KINGDOM

27. The End