Sciences & Technology
Trailblazing for women in science
Smashing through science’s glass ceiling
From a schoolgirl who studied science to meet boys, Professor Frances Separovic became the first female chemistry professor in Victoria. Now she champions young women in science
Published 9 May 2018
Episode 29
Professor Frances Separovic has amassed many ‘firsts’ in her career as a scientist, including becoming the first female chemist of the Australian Academy of Science and the first female Head of the School of Chemistry at the University of Melbourne.
She discusses the road she travelled to reach the peak of her profession, from school in Broken Hill to Deputy Director of the Bio21 Institute.
Episode recorded: 30 April 2018
Producers: Dr Andi Horvath, Chris Hatzis and Silvi Vann-Wall Audio engineer and editor: Chris Hatzis
Banner image: Professor Separovic (centre, right), with her research team at the Bio21 Institute. Picture: Peter Casamento/Bio21
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