{
  "id": 9782540,
  "title": "30 remarkable women to watch in Ireland’s STEM space",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/30-remarkable-women-to-watch-in-irelands-stem-space",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-25T15:00:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Silicon Republic",
    "slug": "silicon-republic",
    "url": "https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/30-women-remarkable-watch-ireland-stem-space-leadership"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. Prof Abeba Birhane is a leading figure in AI accountability, with expertise in cognitive AI and ethics. She has received numerous awards and served on high-profile advisory bodies.\n\n2. Dr Ruth Freeman is the director of research for society at Research Ireland, overseeing various research programmes and engaging in public education efforts.\n\n3. Aisling Shannon has spent over two decades at the European Space Agency, contributing to Earth observation spacecraft development and serving as a mentor to other women in the field.\n\n4. Aleksandra Kaszubowska is an electrical and electronic engineering professor, senior research fellow, and alumni of deep-tech pre-accelerator programs. She specializes in optical networks, hybrid radio-over-fibre systems, and coherent detection.\n\n5. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin is an associate professor of mathematics education who promotes gender equality in STEM, has broad experience in education policy, and is a skilled science communicator.\n\n6. Prof Caitriona Jackman is the first woman senior professor of physics at DIAS, specializing in planetary science and data analysis.\n\n7. These remarkable women are influential in their respective fields, inspiring others with their work and dedication to advancing STEM.",
  "summary": "If you want something to inspire your own professional ambitions, consider taking a closer look at the careers of these 30 impressive women in STEM. Read more: 30 remarkable women to watch in Ireland’s STEM space",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}