Dr Nicole Pendini has a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Adelaide. She as over 18 years experience with scientific analytical equipment vendors and applications and is now the General Manager of Peak International Group: specialising in gas and liquid generator solutions. Nicole finds great satisfaction in helping laboratories and businesses work towards safer, environmentally beneficial and cost-effective gas and liquid supply solution for critical applications for R&D, fundamental research and pharmaceuticals through to liquid nitrogen and gas solutions for food and beverage, testing, safety, preparation and packaging. Nicole advocates for the employment, teaching and fostering of the careers of young comers and in particular women, to the STEM workforce.