On 11.2. we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This initiative, launched by the UN, highlights the vital role of women in science and encourages girls to pursue careers in science.
Particularly in the STEM disciplines, which are essential for addressing today’s societal challenges, it remains crucial to reduce the still significant gender gap 1).
At PSI, together with other institutions in the ETH domain, we are actively working to increase the number of female scientists through programmes such as feM-LEAD, FLP Foster. Lead. Promote and CONNECT, as well as measures such as the Family Flexibility Grant.
To mark this day, women researchers from PSI, Empa and Eawag share what drew them to science. Curiosity. Motivation. Impact.