On this International Women’s Day special episode of Live & Learn, we speak to computer scientist Wendy Hall to discuss the lack of women in science-based careers, why it is important to have female representation in these fields, and the work she does championing more women to undertake science education. Hall was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2009 for her services to science and technology. 

<p>On this International Women&rsquo;s Day special episode of Live &amp; Learn, we speak to computer scientist Wendy Hall to discuss the lack of women in science-based careers, why it is important to have female representation in these fields, and the work she does championing more women to undertake science education. Hall was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2009 for her services to science and technology.&nbsp;</p>

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