500womenscientists: Working to Empower Women in Science

Posted by: adeline 3 years ago

One of the newest organizations we're excited about, the mission of 500 Women Scientists
is to promote a diverse and inclusive scientific community that brings progressive science-based solutions to local and global challenges.

What we love especially are their values, many that we share. We list theirs here and are working on ours (coming soon!):

Recognizing that science touches the lives of every person on this planet;

Advocating for a strong role of science in society;

Identifying and acknowledging structural inequities and biases in science;

Pushing for equality and standing up to inequality, discrimination, and aggression;

Pushing to develop and strengthen access for traditionally underrepresented groups to fully participate in and become leaders in science;

Supporting the education and careers of all scientists;

Enhancing scientific mentorship and encouraging an atmosphere of collaboration;

Stepping outside of our research disciplines to communicate our science and engage with the public;

Using the language and wonder of science to bridge the divides that separate societies and to enhance global diplomacy.

Check out the interview with Maryam Zaringhalam, a molecular biologist who describes herself as "floating at the intersection of art x science x society x advocacy x STEMinism". She talks about her various interests and activities, and her insights as an Iranian-American on the recent travel ban. Great read!

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