Two psychology students in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Lancaster University have been rewarded a prestigious prize for high achieving female students studying science and STEM-related subjects.

Hannah Thomas and Maia Corlett have each been awarded a Women into Science (2018) accolade, and £600, by Ede & Ravenscroft, who supply robes for Lancaster University students during graduation.

The prize aims to highlight the success of females in STEM-related subjects by showcasing their outstanding academic performance.

Hannah Thomas, who studies for a BSc Hons Psychology degree at Lancaster University, said: “I am immensely proud of winning the award, it is an honour to have the opportunity to represent women in science and to be an inspiration to my own daughters.

“Lancaster University has given me the opportunity to further my studies and enhance my career whilst being a mum.

“I really enjoy being part of a research-intensive community of people in the Psychology Department and being taught by experts in the field allows me to learn more about innovative, cutting-edge technologies and research findings.”

Maia Corlett, who studies for a BSc Hons Psychology degree at Lancaster University, said: “I’m very grateful to have won the Ede & Ravenscroft Women into Science prize and to have my hard work recognised in this way.

“I am putting the prize money towards funding for my trip to Bali for psychology-related work experience this summer, which will enable me to start my career in supporting others which means a great deal to me.

“I chose to study psychology at Lancaster University as the course encompasses a wide range of topics which explore the complexities and behaviour of the human brain; I have found learning about neuropsychology and cognitive psychology very interesting.

“My degree has given me outstanding opportunities to learn about scientific methods and theoretical approaches to behaviour and problem-solving, which has helped me develop my ability to think critically.”

The Head of Department for Psychology at Lancaster University, Professor Charlie Lewis, added: “The Women into Science prize won by Hannah and Maia is an outstanding achievement which recognises the hard work they contribute to the Psychology Department at Lancaster University.”