Sunday February 11th, 2024, marks the ninth International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We use this opportunity to spotlight the trailblazing women on our Executive Council.

Emily Lester is a marine ecologist and Fulbright Scholar at the University of Hawai’i.

We spoke with her about her journey so far and what lies on her career horizon.

Charlotte Birkmanis is a wildlife ecologist and shark scientist. We spoke with her about fieldwork, writing children’s fiction, and shark public relations.

Vincent Raoult is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Newcastle. We spoke with him about his enduring fascination with sharks and the importance of communicating your science