Niamh Shaw

Niamh Shaw
A Woman in blue with lanyard at a conference
Dr. Niamh Shaw in 2017
Alma materUniversity College Dublin, (PhD)
Occupation(s)Science Communicator, writer and performer
Years active2005 — today
Websiteniamhshaw.ie

Niamh Shaw is an Irish scientist, engineer, STEM communicator, writer, and performer.[1]

Shaw was the 2019–2020 Honorary Ambassador for the Irish Girl Guides[2] in recognition of the trail she has blazed for girls and women in Ireland. Her first book, Dream Big: An Irishwoman's Space Odyssey, published by Mercier Press[3] tells the story of her 40-year quest to fulfill her childhood dream.

  1. ^ "Science Foundation Ireland 2018 Science Awards recognise key leaders in the Irish Research Community". Science Foundation Ireland. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Meet Our New Ambassador!". 8 April 2019.
  3. ^ Niamh Shaw (2020). Dream Big: An Irishwoman's Space Odyssey. Mercier Press. ISBN 978-1781177150.