• Question: As you are a mother, does this effect anything you do in science or can you manage the same with children?

    Asked by Jessie K to Emma on 9 Nov 2017.
    • Photo: Emma Stevenson

      Emma Stevenson answered on 9 Nov 2017:

      At the moment I am on maternity leave as my son is only 7 weeks old, so I have not had to juggle my career and children quite yet. But.. I work with a lot of women who have very successful scientific careers and are also mums. Its a delicate balancing act, but it can be done! Luckily research work can be quite flexible to accommodate working parents, so you really can achieve what you want to!

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  • Photo: Jessie K

    Jessie K commented on :

    When he gets older, will it be harder, for example when you’re at that period of time where it’s hard for a child to leave it’s mother, will things get harder for you or will you find a way to continue your successful career so far?

    • Photo: Emma

      Emma commented on :

      I will try and find a way to continue my career. It’s important to me as I have worked hard to get where i am. There are loads of ways I can be a good mum and be successful. I want to be an inspiration to my son so if I can find away to balance work and be there for him then i hope i will. I don’t think it will be easy but it will be worth it in the long run.