i hope that my barbie doll, as well as others of women who work in science and medicine willjust keep reminding them there are many careers open to them, so when they are playing they re also thinking about what they might like to do in the future. in total, mattel has created six new models based on women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. mattel said the aim of creating these dolls was to help shine a light on the efforts of all front line workers during the pandemic. dame sarah joins the likes of beyonce and marilyn monroe with this new honour. so where will she keep the doll? probably in my office at work, along with other trophies from 2020 and 2021. mattel also agreed with dame sarah to make a financial donation to a non profit organisation dedicated to inspire young girls considering a career in science. ramzan karmali, bbc news. now, it turns out it s notjust humans who can stage a pitch invasion.
india grant, bbc news. the oxford coronavirus vaccine co creator, professor dame sarah gilbert, has been honoured with a barbie doll from the toy company mattel. the oxford astrazeneca vaccine is now the most widely used around the world, with doses sent to more than 170 countries. ramzan karmali has the details. a barbie doll with a difference. this one is modelled on the scientist professor dame sarah gilbert. she s the co designer of the oxford coronavirus vaccine. although she finds the concept of a barbie doll created in her likeness strange, she hopes it will inspire girls to think about a career in science. i hope that my barbie doll, as well as others of women who work in science and medicine willjust keep reminding them there are many careers open to them, so when they are playing they re also thinking about what they might like to do in the future. in total, mattel has created six new models based on women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.