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How do we empower #women in science? Big words? ❌ Words with action ✅ Action is ONLY seen by numbers! Among the three Major International Awards for Women including: 1) Loreal-UNESCO For #WomeninScience Award which is organised by UNESCO and Fondation L'Oréal 2) FEBS | EMBO #WomeninScience Award which is organised by FEBS Congress. 3) The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) - Elsevier Foundation organised by TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences Award for Early Career Women Scientists Many Women in science are not aware of these awards even, but they are beyond amazing! That is why I feel proud to be part of the reviewer and selection committee team at The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)- Elsevier Foundation Awards this year! Reading all the applications I felt somehow I knew each woman despite I don't! We share a lot even though we are not aware of that! It is the small actions that we do continuously that make a difference in the change that we dream of seeing! #EdTech #STEM #NextGen #DataScience

📣 News Alert!📣 Join us in celebrating the diverse career journeys of women in PI with SI: Celebrating Women in #Process #Intensification. Addressing biases and stereotypes can pave the way for a more inclusive future in #Science. Discover powerful insights and solutions by watching interviews with our guest editors. Let’s honour the remarkable achievements of women in PI. Watch now ⬇⬇: #PI #CEPPI #ProcessIntensification #Elsevier #WomenInScience #ChemicalEngineering Elsevier

Did you know the total number of women in tech-related positions has actually decreased by 2.1% over the last few years. Well done Sony for recognising the important impact women in tech roles has on organistaions. #sony #womenintech #diversityandinclusion #womenempoweringwomen

Women in Science 🔬 Women have been making groundbreaking contributions to the field of science for centuries. In a recent article written by our Access Manager, Fernanda de Arruda Longo, one can find the remarkable presence of women in the world of science and shed light on some of the influential figures who have shaped the landscape of scientific discovery, including #LATAM. The contributions of women in science are constant in diverse scientific disciplines, from biology and medicine to engineering and computer science. Their dedication, passion, and talent are driving forward groundbreaking research and driving innovation across industries. As we come together to celebrate International Women's Day this month, it's important for each of us to honor the achievements of women in science, past and present. By doing so, we can inspire future generations of women to pursue their passions and make their mark on the world of science. Read Fernanda's insightful article to learn more about the incredible women who have left an indelible mark on the field of science. Together, let's continue championing diversity and inclusion and ensuring that every voice is heard and every contribution valued. #WomenInScience #Diversity #Innovation

🔬✨ Women's in Science - Yes, you noticed. Our title isn't perfect. And you know what, it's done on purpose. We believe that mistakes are not failures, but a step towards new discoveries. Science and technology, like life, are full of experimentation. Sometimes we make mistakes, sometimes we break the rules, but that's how we move forward. Our mission? To create a world where women in science and technology can reach their potential. We support, inspire, and provide resources so that every girl and woman can contribute to the future of science and technology. "Our name isn't perfect-because neither is the world. Women's in Science is here to change it." 🌍💡 We are here to: 👩🔬 Attract more women to science and technology. 💡 Support their development and career growth. 🤝 Break down barriers and build equal opportunity. Let imperfection be a symbol that change begins where we dare to be different. Join our movement! 💪👩🔬 #WomensInScience #MistakesMakeHistory #BreakingRulesBuildingFutures #WomenInSTEM #WomenInTech -

Pleasantly, asked x5 times this week. "Hey, why do you advocate for Women in STEM?" 🤔 Easy answer. Been there myself years ago—hit with the "How old are you?" and "What's your status?" in interviews. Here’s another secret: now it's 2024, and it's still a battle for women (hearing it one-on-one). Why do it? Be passionate about knocking down barriers and building bridges for everyone! Have you faced this challenge, too? How'd you get over?💥 #ChangeTheNarrative ----- Niki here, 👩💻 doing some great things for Amalia Technologies committed to simplifying #CSV in the Life Sciences, & exploring sociocultural initiatives in my free space. Let's connect if we haven't yet? to talk more on #ComplianceAndValidation, #RamanSpectroscopy and #WomenInSTEM topics.

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! We all know those amazing women in our research groups who inspire us daily. Whether it's a colleague, mentor, or friend – someone who’s making waves in science. Drop a comment and give a quick shoutout to a woman in science you respect and admire. Let’s celebrate the incredible work they’re doing! #WomenInScience #SciVenia #CelebrateScience

🌐💡 International Women's Day 2024: Women shaping the future in different fields of science 💡🌐   Today, we're not only celebrating International Women's Day, but also the amazing women who are doing groundbreaking work in various scientific disciplines! 👩🔬🚀   It's inspiring to see how women around the world are making their mark in different fields. Their contributions are not only groundbreaking, but also crucial to progress in many areas of human life.   Let's celebrate the diversity and talent of women in the following fields:   👩🔬 Marie Curie - pioneer of radioactivity, two-time Nobel Prize winner.   🧬 Ada Yonath - Biochemist and Nobel Prize winner for research into the structure of ribosomes.   Katalin Karikó - biochemist and pioneer of mRNA research, whose work became the basis for the COVID-19 vaccines.   It's time to break gender stereotypes and create an inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential. Together, we can create a world where women are equally represented and respected in all fields of science. 🌍🔬   👩💻 Share your story, inspire others and tag women in your network who are shaping the world of science! Every post counts. 🚀 #UnitedbyScience

Today we celebrate International Women's Day 2024! 🎊 At the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, women are an integral and indispensable part of science and administration. We are proud to have so many talented #WomenofImpact working here.   Among the Institute’s current employees, 38% are female. Of our scientific staff, 31% of the employees are women who – thanks to their outstanding achievements – make a tremendous contribution to the progress of basic research that unravel the mysteries of science. Since the institute was founded, these scientists have made an international name for themselves, receiving numerous prestigious awards and scholarships. Five of the 15 research groups at the institute are led by women: Quantum Radiation (Maria Chekhova), Femtosecond Fieldoscopy (Hanieh Fattahi), Non-Hermitian Topological Phenomena (Flore Kunst), Quantum Optoacoustics (Birgit Stiller) and Biophysics & Optogenetics (Katja Zieske). One of our three Technology Development and Service Units (Olga Ohletz) as well as the Administration & Infrastructure department (Dorothe Burggraf) are also led by a female executive. However, women remain underrepresented in the natural sciences in particular. Our aim is to further expand the numbers given above to build a #genderequal working environment and to #InspireInclusion. And so help forge a better, more inclusive world for women. #IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay #gender #equality #womeninscience

Happy women's day!! We need more women in engineering and tech roles, let's encourage the next generation to dare to follow the path of science! Picture by Pilsferrer.