Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble is the first New Zealand woman to be elected as a fellow to the world's oldest and most prestigious scientific academy, the Royal Sociey of London. (Photo / Supplied)

Margaret Brimble becomes first NZ woman elected as fellow of the Royal Society

Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Thu, 10 May 2018, 8:52am

One of our leading scientists is the first New Zealand woman to be elected as a fellow of the Royal Society.

The renowned chemistry researcher and Auckland University professor Margaret Brimble is joining the likes of Sir Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein.

She told Mike Hosking she will be travelling to London to sign a book signed by the most well-known scientists in history.

"I am particularly pleased about this award because it just shows the young, female scientist, I have trained over the years, that we can do it and I hope they are next."

LISTEN ABOVE AS MARGARET BRIMBLE SPEAKS WITH MIKE HOSKING