Despite some progress in recent decades, with varying success depending on disciplines and countries, gender equality in science remains challenging. Today, only one in three scientists worldwide is a woman. Lack of gender equality in science does not just affect women, it also limits scientific progress and hamstrings a country’s development and its efforts to build peaceful societies. (Source: United Nations)

To raise awareness throughout society about the value of women in Science, thus closing the gender gap that still exists in this field, female researchers from NANEMIAR are joining in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

With their personal perspectives on what science means to each of them, they want to break gender stereotypes, inspire girls, as well as promote inclusion, diversity and equity.

“Science is a fascinating tool that allows us to explore and understand the world around us, as well as contribute to understanding and developing new treatments for diseases.”  
(Ana Belén Pérez Oliva (FFIS-IMIB, Murcia Spain)

“Research and science are about curiosity, discovery, and the passion for generating new knowledge that contributes to the future of technology and innovation. In my role, I am hoping to motivate the next generation to dream big and realize their ambitions.”
Jenny van Asbeck-van der Wijst (MERCURNA, Nijmegen Netherlands)

“Working in science means contributing to understanding our world and laying the foundation for future generations to keep moving forward.”
Elena Martínez Balsalobre (FFIS-IMIB, Murcia Spain)

“Sciences is about designing and testing hypothesis to understand the world.”
Lara Lee (CNRS, Marseille France)

“Science is about persisting with effort until mistakes turn into answers”
Verónica Navarro Ramírez (FFIS-IMIB, Murcia Spain)

Source of information: NANEMIAR project