Clare Halliday

Pursuing a Career in STEM with Hearing Loss: Challenges, Successes, and Accessibility

Clare Halliday, who has been profoundly deaf since birth, overcame challenges to pursue her dream career in biology. She obtained a BSc in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Southampton with support from note-takers and sign language interpreters. Afterward, she earned an MSc in Medical Diagnostics at Cranfield University and entered the workforce. Now, she's pursuing a PhD in STEM, defying her earlier doubts.

Time Period

20th and 21st Centuries

Main Field

Biology and other natural sciences (92-XX)

Cultural & Geographical Affiliations

United Kingdom

Identity Connections

Mathematicians with Disabilities, Chronic Illness and/or Chronic Conditions