‘Feminised’ physics a formula for failure, says Michelle Simmons

The Australian, 25 January 2017, Stephen Fitzpatrick and Emily Ritchie. Speaking in Sydney ahead of Australia Day, leading quantum physicist, Professor Michelle Simmons, warned against a growing trend towards ‘dumbing down’ or ‘feminisation’ of the sciences. Responding to the comments in the Australian, AMSI Director, Professor Geoff Prince said the issue was in turn creating a problem for mathematics and awareness of its real-world application. Read More.