Two Trinity researchers, Brooke Tornifoglio and Brendan Tangney, have won Women in STEM Awards. Three other Trinity professors were shortlisted for awards.
The Women in STEM Awards “celebrate and recognise the incredible achievements and innovations of women in STEM in Ireland.” They also shine a light on diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces, The awards ceremony took place in The Round Room at Mansion House, Dublin on 24 October 2024.
Brooke Tornifoglio, Assistant Professor in Trinity’s School of Engineering, won the Female STEM Graduate of the Year Award. The Professor was recognised for her impactful research in biomedical engineering. Tornifoglio is an expert in magnetic resonance imaging and carries out pioneering work in applications such as carotid artery disease diagnosis and vascular tissue engineering.
Brendan Tangney, Professor in Trinity’s School of Computer Science & Statistics is the Principal Investigator of CodePlus, which won the Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year Award along with Lero.
Tornifoglio was recognised for her impactful research in biomedical engineering. She is an expert in magnetic resonance imaging and is doing pioneering work in applications like carotid artery disease diagnosis and vascular tissue engineering.
CodePlus is a computer science engagement initiative for girls. It aims to empower more women to work in the field by helping female students to make informed decisions on their educational and career choices.
The initiative was launched in 2015 and has since expanded nationally, engaging over 2,700 female students in hands-on computer science activities. Professor Tangney was also shortlisted in the Male Champion of Change category for his work with CodePlus
Professor Anne-Marie Healy, Professor Valeria Nicolosi, and Professor Elizabeth Sainsbury were shortlisted for the STEM Mentor of the Year Award, the Women in STEM AWARD – Science, and the Female STEM Graduate of the Year Award, respectively.
