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Happy International Women’s Day 🌷 Science is built on curiosity, patience, and persistence ! These qualities I see every day in so many women, both in their homes and in research and discovery. Progress in science is not only about big breakthroughs, but also about the quiet, consistent efforts happening in labs, classrooms, and research centers around the world.

Women remain underrepresented in scientific organizations, new evidence shows Women account for 31.1% of researchers globally, yet remain underrepresented in scientific academies and unions. New evidence, based on data from over 130 organizations and nearly 600 scientists, shows that these gaps cannot be explained by pipeline effects alone. Institutional processes, including nomination practices and informal networks, continue to shape representation and participation of women in scientific organizations. International Science Council

An International Women's Day message for women and girls considering a career in science. Earlier this week, we joined forces with the Diplomatic Missions of Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland – together with the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research, to provide a platform for experts to share their perspectives on #WomenInScience: Breaking Frontiers – (Em)Powering the Green and Digital Transitions.   We were honoured to feature panellists from each partner country, representing leading scientific institutions and organisations:   Emma Boland from the British Antarctic Survey and AI for Environmental Risk Maria Christina Fossi from Università di Siena Lauriane Mouysset from CNRS Alice Vadrot from the University of Vienna Elena Lopez Gunn from the Elcano Royal Institute Emily Missyabit McAuley, Ph.D. from Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Pêches et Océans Canada Hanna Sands from UNODC Dr. Anaïs Sägesser from the Berner Fachhochschule BFH   The event was moderated by Alice Barbora Tumpach from the Wolfgang Pauli Institute and featured an industry spotlight by Anne-Kathrin Bedoy from L'Oréal.   A big thank you to all our partners, panellists, and everyone who joined us in celebrating women in science.   Embassy of Canada to Austria | Ambassade du Canada en Autriche Ambasciata d'Italia a Vienna | Embassy of Sweden in Austria | Botschaft der Schweiz in Österreich | Austrian Academy of Sciences - Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften (ÖAW) | Bundesministerium für Frauen, Wissenschaft und Forschung  

We are proud to see our ambassador Martin Stenfeldt take a clear and constructive stance on representation in conference panels. Visibility matters. Panels shape narratives, define expertise, and signal who holds authority in our sector. When women are not represented, it is not just a missed opportunity for diversity — it is a missed opportunity for better discussions and stronger decision-making. At Women in Life Science Denmark, we believe change happens when leaders actively ask the question: Who is not in the room? Thank you to the organizers Nexus NeuroTech Ventures, Newfund and J.P. Morgan for setting a strong example — and to Martin for using his platform to move the norm forward.

Soon we will celebrate International Women’s Day — a moment not only to recognize achievements, but also to reflect on the future we are building in science, technology, and data. When we talk about the origins of modern computing and analytical thinking, one name inevitably emerges: Ada Lovelace. In the 19th century, while working with Charles Babbage and his Analytical Engine, Ada Lovelace wrote what many consider the first algorithm designed to be processed by a machine. More importantly, she envisioned something extraordinary: that machines could manipulate symbols, patterns, and ideas — not just numbers. In many ways, this vision anticipated what we now call Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and advanced Data Analytics. As a professional working with data and machine learning, I see every model, every dataset, and every analytical framework as part of a continuum that began with pioneers like Ada Lovelace. But celebrating this legacy also invites an important reflection — especially for countries like Brazil. Brazil faces significant technical and structural challenges: expanding digital infrastructure, improving public services through data, modernizing utilities, strengthening research ecosystems, and transforming raw data into actionable knowledge. These are not only engineering or technological challenges — they are also human challenges. To solve them, we need diverse perspectives, interdisciplinary thinking, and inclusive scientific communities. This is why the presence of women in STEM is not simply a matter of representation; it is a matter of innovation capacity. Across Brazil, thousands of women are already leading breakthroughs in engineering, computing, data science, medicine, and research. They are building algorithms, designing infrastructure, leading laboratories, teaching the next generation, and transforming organizations through evidence-based decision-making. Yet the path is still far from equal. Barriers remain — cultural, institutional, and structural. Encouraging more women to enter and remain in STEM fields is one of the most strategic investments a society can make. For those of us working in technology and analytics, supporting this transformation is part of our responsibility. Every mentorship opportunity, every inclusive team, every effort to amplify diverse voices contributes to a stronger scientific ecosystem. From the visionary work of Ada Lovelace to the brilliant women shaping today’s technological landscape, the message is clear: The future of data, innovation, and intelligent systems will be built by diverse minds working together. To all women advancing science, technology, and knowledge — in Brazil and around the world — thank you for pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Happy International Women’s Day. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInSTEM #DataScience #AI #WomenInTech #BrazilTech Adriana Silva, Aline Araujo Perini, Marília Lara, Regina Negri Pagani, Evelyn Valladares

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with action! 👩🔬✨ The EULiST Alliance, alongside the Scientific Culture and Innovation Unit (UCC+I), organized the first SCI-WOMEN PARTY on 11 February to commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Hosted by the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, this initiative brought together 16 inspiring women from academia, social sectors, and the business world to share their journeys in science and management. Key highlights: 🔹 Diverse Perspectives: We analyzed professional trajectories, celebrating achievements while addressing the systemic difficulties women still face. 🔹 Fighting Stereotypes: The conclusions will be published in a "Guide to Best Practices" to help eliminate gender biases that limit scientific vocations. 🔹 Scaling Up: This is just the beginning. The EULiST Alliance is committed to promoting this initiative across all 10 European partner universities to organize a major international conference. At EULiST, we believe that diverse voices drive better science. Together, we are building a more inclusive future for research across Europe. 🌍🇪🇺 #EULiST #WomenInScience #Research #Innovation #URJC #GenderEquality #STEM #EuropeanUniversities #HigherEducation

Femininity and science are not opposites, they can shine together ✨ For this fifth episode of our Women in Science series, we feature Yosra SAIDANE, PhD, Integration Architect at IBA Industrial. Her story shows that science grows stronger when different perspectives, personalities, and ways of thinking come together. We hope Yosra’s message encourages more women to feel confident bringing their full selves into science. 🔬

𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🌈 To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften (ÖAW) is hosting a special lecture event to highlight the contributions of women in research. 📅 𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟭𝟳:𝟰𝟱 𝗖𝗘𝗧 📍 Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna & online (hybrid event) Francesca Ferlaino, quantum physicist and founder of atom*innen, will speak about 'Europe’s Quantum Future: Science, Talent and the Power of Inclusion'. She will discuss Austria's role in quantum research and explain that Europe's ambition to lead the global quantum landscape depends not only on scientific breakthroughs, but also on the people, inclusiveness, and institutional structures that enable them. Anaïs Angelo, historian and Africanist at the ÖAW Institute for Cultural Studies, will discuss how the meaning of International Women's Day has continuously evolved throughout history. She will trace these different meanings from a postcolonial perspective, explaining how Women's Days have been redefined in terms of human rights, peace and economic development: From collective solidarity to individual empowerment. Registration & further info: https://lnkd.in/dyV7SQsD #InternationalWomensDay #OeAW #WomenInScience #DiversityInScience #Inclusion

💪 In honour of last weeks International Women’s Day, we started sharing a series that shows how women are shaping science in the Brain City Berlin. Today we are highlighting Brain City Ambassador Lia Carlucci 🍋 Carlucci. She encounters many impressive female scientists, founders, and investors in Brain City Berlin who work with a high level of professional expertise and actively support one another. This spirit motivated her to co‑found Women in Climate Tech, a non‑commercial community that connects and empowers female founders and investors in the climate‑tech sector. For Lia, Berlin demonstrates how a city can unite innovation, diversity, and community engagement, creating space for new ideas that shape our future. Read more about our series here 👉https://lnkd.in/dTcDcU2t #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #BrainCityBerlin

On March 8, International Women’s Day, Ciência Viva – the National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture launched the 5th volume of the ‘Mulheres na Ciência’ [Women in Science] book collection, featuring portraits of Portuguese female researchers from different generations and domains. The project is a way to pay tribute to Portuguese women scientists, who represent 45% of all researchers in the country. In addition, Ciência Viva hosted the first Women in Science Editatona (an editing marathon), in partnership with Wikimedia Portugal. Over 500 photographs from the Women in Science project will be made freely available on the Wikimedia Commons platform to promote research carried out by Portuguese women scientists. BRU- Iscte researchers Elizabeth Reis and Sandra Loureiro have been featured in the project.