We are delighted to learn that Christina Astin, who has been advising the Skyward board on STEM educational matters, has been awarded the prestigious Phillips Award for 2025. Christina has worked for over 30 years to widen engagement in physics and her impact spans the classroom, national initiatives, charity leadership and international student collaboration.
You can learn more about the award and why Christina has rightly been recognised in this way at the Institute of Physics website at https://www.iop.org/about/awards/2025-phillips-award-christina-astin.
Capt. Richard Griffin, founder and chair at Skyward, said “We are honoured to have Christina Astin, winner of the 2025 IOP Phillips Award, as our STEM consultant. With over 30 years of dedicated leadership in widening participation in physics, especially for young women and girls, Christina brings deep expertise in curriculum innovation, outreach, and mentoring. Her recognition by the Institute of Physics for transformative, national-scale impact underscores her status as a visionary in STEM education. Under her guidance, Skyward will benefit from not only her strategic insight, but also her proven commitment to creating inclusive, inspiring learning experiences.”