2006 First Woman of Science & Technology
2006 Techonlogy Winner
Valerie Thompson, e-Learning Foundation
With a high-flying, groundbreaking corporate career behind her, Valerie Thompson took a huge leap (and pay cut) when she launched Business Link for London in 1995. Inspired by her not-for-profit experiences, she joined the newly created e-learning foundation in 2001. She is now drivinga hugelyambitious programme, that every child should have access to technology to support their learning when and wherever they need it, by 2008. If the digital divide is an obstacle to childrens development, then Valerie Thompson is determined to bridge it.
2006 Shortlist
Prof Yvonne Carter, University of Warwick
Sheila Graves, Urenco
Prof Alison Murdoch, Mary Herbert and Majlinda Lako, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Science winner
Prof Yvonne Carter
As dean of Warwick Medical School, Yveonne Carter is only the second female dean of a UK medical school, the first dean to have a background in academic general practice, and one of the youngest heads of teh Council of Heads of Medical Schools. She has made an important contribution to Warwick`s growing reputation for research. As dean, she manages a £20m business, with some 260 staff and 630 medical students.
2006 Shortlist
Alison Murdoch
Dr Mary Herbert
Dr Majlinda Lako
