Former Portsmouth High School teenager shortlisted for Women of the Future

Lowena Hull, 18, who left the school in the summer, has been shortlisted for The Women of the Future awards in the Young Star category.

The Women of the Future Awards celebrates women who are challenging stereotypes and succeeding in male dominated industries. The shortlist features playwrights an environment activist and a creator artificial voices.

Lowena, who is now studying physical natural sciences at Cambridge University, said: ‘I am absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted for these prestigious awards, alongside some other amazing women role models. ‘Combining my disciplines with experience in programming, I am hoping to work for an organisation such as the UK Space Agency. I believe that by partnering science with satellite data and technology, significant advances can be made in addressing the key issues facing humanity in the future, both globally and locally.’

Lowena has also recently become a mentor for other girls wishing to excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

She added: ‘I will continue with my volunteering, mentoring girls in STEM through online workshops and presentations and promoting the importance of girls being able to experience technology from a young age.’

Portsmouth High School headmistress, Jane Prescott, commented: ‘Lowena inspired girls in the school by being an active and enthusiastic role model in STEM.’

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