Liverpool Physics undergraduate wins IOP award for outreach
On 6th March 2017 the IOP Merseyside branch celebrated the contribution to physics of Ann Marks MBE FInstP, who sadly passed away end of last year.
The event commemorated her work in support of women physicists, and encouragement of a wider appreciation of physics through outreach and public engagement. As part of the evening, the first Ann Marks Memorial Lecture was given by Prof Athene Donald DBE FRS and Master of Churchill College at the University of Cambridge about the ‘Science of Goo’.
Abbie Chadwick, currently a second year student and prominent member of the Physics Outreach Group, received the first Ann Marks award for her communication of physics through outreach activities. The prize was handed over by Professor Neil Marks, Ann’s husband.
The Ann Marks memorial lecture will be given annually by a prominent female physicist and a prize will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student to recognize their contribution to the promotion of physics through public engagement in schools.