Cicely Thompson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cicely Thompson
Cicely Thompson, from a 1965 profile in The Guardian
Born	Jane Cicely Thompson 9 June 1919
Died	3 February 2008
Education	Girton College
Occupation	Nuclear engineer

Cicely Thompson was a very important nuclear engineer. She was born in 1919 and passed away in 2008. She was known for her pioneering work designing nuclear power stations. Cicely also worked hard to encourage more girls to become engineers. She was awarded an MBE for her contributions to the nuclear industry.

Early Life and Education

Cicely Thompson was born on June 9, 1919, in Great Ouseburn, England. Her full name was Jane Cicely Thompson. Her father worked as an architect and surveyor.

Cicely studied mathematics at Girton College, which is part of Cambridge University. After her studies, she started working in engineering. She joined the Leicester Electricity Service. This was the beginning of her career. She helped to develop and design power stations.

A Career in Nuclear Engineering

In 1956, Cicely joined a company called AEIJTG. She was the only woman on the teams that designed two big nuclear power stations. These were Hinkley Point B and Dungeness power station. Her work was very important for creating electricity for homes and businesses.

In 1958, she became a member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers. She later became a Fellow in 1986. This is a high honor in the engineering world. In 1980, Cicely worked as a project engineer at the Nuclear Power Co. She received an MBE award in 1980. This award recognized her amazing work in the nuclear industry.

Supporting Women in Engineering

Cicely Thompson was passionate about helping other women in engineering. She joined the Women's Engineering Society (WES) in 1947. This group helps women who work in engineering.

In 1972, Cicely traveled around Britain. She gave special talks called the Verena Holmes lectures. The goal of these talks was to inspire more girls to choose engineering as a career.

Cicely was also a leader in the Women's Engineering Society. She was elected president of WES in 1963 and again in 1965. She helped guide the society and its efforts.

She spoke at the first International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES) in New York. This was a big event for women in science and engineering from all over the world. She also attended the second ICWES conference in Cambridge in 1967.

In 1989, Cicely wrote a book about the history of the Women's Engineering Society. In 1990, she received the Isabel Hardwich Medal. This award honored her long-term contributions to the society. She was also a member of the American Society of Women Engineers.

Cicely Thompson passed away on February 3, 2008. She left a special gift to the Women's Engineering Society. Her legacy continues to inspire many young people today.

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