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From Neleh13....
I mentioned this briefly a while ago .. I'm hoping to ask a few questions of some of you sciencey types out there about connections - if any - between your background in science and SF reading habits....
I mentioned this briefly a while ago .. I'm hoping to ask a few questions of some of you sciencey types out there about connections - if any - between your background in science and SF reading habits....
I'm doing research on representations of female scientists in sf, and I'm interested in the kinds of 'useful cultural work' that SF might do....
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It really struck me at Femmecon last year how many women were into sf and also had training and / or jobs in the science/technology areas. So I'm hoping to do some surveys or interviews with women in science who read (or have read sf). Is there a connection between women who are open to the sf imagination and a broader interest in or open-ness to science? As younger readers , did certain fictional characters or situations produce a feeling that science was an ok thing for girls to do?
You don't still have to be 'in' science - if you have done science-type degrees at undergrad or grad level I would still love to hear from you! I have ethics clearance now :-) It would involve about 6 or 7 questions, doable over email and of course you can remain totally anonymous if I end up publishing anything about it :-)Some of you have already expressed willingness and I will chase you very soon! Anyone else who is willing, email me on h.merrick _at_westnet.com.au
<snipping from an earlier LJ post>
It really struck me at Femmecon last year how many women were into sf and also had training and / or jobs in the science/technology areas. So I'm hoping to do some surveys or interviews with women in science who read (or have read sf). Is there a connection between women who are open to the sf imagination and a broader interest in or open-ness to science? As younger readers , did certain fictional characters or situations produce a feeling that science was an ok thing for girls to do?
You don't still have to be 'in' science - if you have done science-type degrees at undergrad or grad level I would still love to hear from you! I have ethics clearance now :-) It would involve about 6 or 7 questions, doable over email and of course you can remain totally anonymous if I end up publishing anything about it :-)Some of you have already expressed willingness and I will chase you very soon! Anyone else who is willing, email me on h.merrick _at_westnet.com.au
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Date: 2008-07-01 01:42 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2008-07-04 02:07 am (UTC)From:thanks for this - had an email already - cool :-)