MARINE biologist Dr Sue Mason has launched an educational program to support and inspire female secondary school students who want to be scientists.Mason, former research director at the Hastings-based Dolphin Research Institute, said female students faced barriers to studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).While remaining involved with research at Deakin University, Mason has started Cetacean Sisters to help secondary school students connect with other like-minded girls. “The program aims to advance the scientific skills and knowledge of cetaceans — whales and dolphins — of the participants,” she said.“Set against the picturesque shores of Port Phillip, these five, two-hour sessions…
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