Women and girls in science: voices from Waynflete

Eva Hankowski ’26 shares her perspective on science’s real-world impact: “Science [has] a tangible impact on our world and our future… I appreciate that science allows us as a community to get explanations for how or why things are happening and to find new ways forward.”

“By explaining the world around us, [science] details everything from how our body breaks down sugars to how stars form,” reflects Lydia Birknes ’25. Finding inspiration in her teachers, she adds: “At Waynflete, I have really looked up to my women science teachers (Wendy, Rowena, and Carol) who are so knowledgeable and teach/lead classes with such poise.”

Through marine biology investigations, Science Olympiad achievements, and daily discoveries in our labs, our students are building the confidence and skills to tackle tomorrow’s scientific challenges.