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MARIE CLAIRE

Women who win feature
November 2019

Ruth Morgan is the first Professor of Crime and Forensic Science at UCL. She is passionate about promoting women in STEM careers, and was named one of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 21 Young Scientists of 2019.

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COSMOPOLITAN

How I got my job... as a professor of crime and forensic science
February 2020

"There is a set idea of what a scientist looks like...but hopefully that is changing"

I realised that working with the police or the law wasn't the only way to help create a more effective justice system - I could do so by researching how to better interpret forensic science evidence. Science can do so much if we ask the right questions.

ONLINE

Frontiers Policy Labs

October 2023

Frontiers Policy Labs and Frontiers’ publishing development department organized a live multidisciplinary panel session in October. The event featured distinguished academics from various fields of research, who are recognized for their knowledge and implementation of AI systems in their respective areas.

Here is a summary of the expertise showcased during this panel session

“Technologically, AI is opening up many opportunities for broader, more lateral thinking and societally, it's opening up conversations, which take us into a very interesting place as we shape the future.” Prof Ruth Morgan

Nautilus

June 2023

One question for Ruth Morgan, a professor of crime and forensic sciences at University College London where she focuses on the role of science in the justice system and the evaluation and communication of science in policy more broadly.

"We need to have creativity in science so the good science can make the very best impact that’s possible."

FRONTIERS

August 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic, according to Morgan, has demonstrated that science can successfully contribute to policymaking during a crisis. However, there are several challenges still to face if science is to become a standard part of public policy, “not just when there’s a crisis, but as a culture.” To assure a place for science “at the table, rather than on tap”, Morgan believes that a broad, interdisciplinary approach is required, bringing together individuals with a variety of tools and skillsets embracing the 'genius of the AND'

“Science shouldn’t be done to people, it needs to be done with people”.

GENERATION TRIBE

February 2020

A feature piece on my journey in forensic science (to date).

"Success is rarely something that ‘just happens’, so having that vision that keeps you persevering is really important.

I’m also very aware that it’s rare for anyone to achieve anything without the help and belief of others. Find those people who inspire you, and don’t be afraid to take a risk and try something new."

Chemistry World

August 2019

"Morgan doesn’t shy away from the notion that her discipline is in crisis, or the belief that many forensic techniques are unjustifiably treated as gospel in court cases. Her interest in misinterpreted evidence began during her doctorate degree at the University of Oxford, where she studied how geoscience techniques can help to detect crime."

"Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it."