Angela Strank facts for kids
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Dame Angela Strank
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Strank in 2018
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Angela Rosemary Emily Strank
October 1952 (age 72) |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester |
| Children | 2 |
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| Institutions | BP British Geological Survey University of Manchester |
| Doctoral advisor | Fred M. Broadhurst |
Dame Angela Strank was born in October 1952. She is a British engineer and scientist. She used to be the chief scientist at BP, a big energy company. In this role, she was in charge of new technologies for fuels, lubricants, and other products.
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Becoming a Scientist
Angela Strank studied at the University of Manchester. She earned a degree in geology in 1975. Geology is the study of Earth's rocks, minerals, and landforms.
She then continued her studies and received a PhD in 1981. Her PhD research focused on tiny fossils called foraminifera. These fossils help scientists understand Earth's history.
Her Career Journey
In 1980, Angela Strank started working at the British Geological Survey. This organization studies the geology of the United Kingdom. She said she became a geologist "by accident," but it turned out to be a great path!
In 1982, she joined BP, which is a global energy company. She started there as a geologist. Over the years, she took on more important roles.
In 2013, she joined the board of governors at the University of Manchester. This means she helped guide the university. In 2014, she became the chief scientist at BP. She also worked as a director for Severn Trent Water, a water company.
Awards and Recognition
Angela Strank has received many important awards for her work.
- In 2010, she won the UK First Women's Award in Science and Technology. This award celebrates women who are pioneers in business and industry in the UK.
- In 2017, she was given the title of Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE) by the Queen. This is a very high honor in the UK.
- Also in 2017, she became a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng). This means she is recognized as a leading engineer.
- In 2018, she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). This is a huge honor for scientists who have made important discoveries.
- She also received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Royal Holloway, University of London in 2018.
Coat of Arms
In 2019, Dame Angela Strank was granted her own coat of arms. This is a special design that represents a person or family. It was given to her by the College of Arms.
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Personal Life
Angela Strank is a mother of two children.
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Dame Angela Strank's Coat of Arms
