MOD Appoints First Female Chief Scientific Adviser

Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt said: “The Chief Scientific Adviser plays a key role in ensuring that our armed forces stay at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. It’s poignant that we appoint Professor McLean as our first female Chief Scientific Adviser on International Women in Engineering Day, where we look to increase female participation in STEM. Professor McLean is a role model to all those wanting to pursue a career in this area, and will bring extensive knowledge and expertise to the role.”