Celebrating women in materials, minerals and mining with WIM3
The TB Marsden Medal 2025 was jointly awarded to Dr Alicia Chrysostomou MIMMM and Dr Fiona Robinson FIMMM.
The IOM3 Women in Materials, Minerals and Mining Group (WIM3) was set up in 2012 to support and champion women within IOM3 and across the sector. Our goal is to help women develop their careers and build connections. Since then we have run many successful events across the UK, providing valuable networking opportunities for women at all stages of their career.
One of our key highlights is International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), celebrated every year on 23 June. This year, with the theme #TogetherWeEngineer, we spotlighted pioneering women featured on our #HeritageStaircase at the IOM3 office in London. This new content series celebrates women who have made a lasting impact on engineering and materials science and inspires the next generation.
Women are still underrepresented in engineering and STEM careers. Seeing women succeed changes what’s possible and encourages others to follow.
We are proud that three IOM3 members made the Women’s Engineering Society’s Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) list for 2025. This shows the strength and influence of our community.
WIM3 members honoured with the T B Marsden Professional Medal
This year, the T B Marsden Professional Medal was jointly awarded for the first time to two outstanding WIM3 members, Dr Alicia Chrystosomou MIMMM and DrD Fiona Robinson FIMMM.
Alicia helped found WIM3 and has been active since 2012. She has organised events, including the ‘Women’s Trail’ at We the Curious in Bristol and has contributed to many IOM3 committees and outreach projects over several decades.
Fiona has been involved with WIM3 since its first event in 2013 and is currently Vice Chair. She has organised and presented at many IOM3 events and hosts a podcast series on Inspiring Women in Materials. Fiona also supports the Women into Fellowship workshops, mentoring participants at IOM3.
The TB Marsden Medal recognises long-term, substantial service to IOM3 and has rarely been awarded to women. Alicia and Fiona’s joint award is a milestone for WIM3 and the profession. Their dedication shows the difference women leaders make in materials, minerals and mining.
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