In 2015, the United Nations proclaimed February 11 as “International Women in Science Day,” a day to celebrate women’s ...

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the stories of 3 remarkable female scientists, advancing ...

If we have a strong enough career, we might surprise ourselves. “I’m amazed when I hear my own bio,” Joeletta Patrick said.

Today, the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) 2026, observed under the ...

The group 500 Women Scientists was launched after the 2016 election. If young girls can be what they see in the world, then prepare for a new generation of female scientists. The visibility of women ...

A group called “500 Women Scientists,” which launched an online database of female scientists in January 2018, has seen huge interest in the database, registering 7,500 women in less than a year, ...

In order to become an academic staff member, you need to go abroad,” she explains, describing a decision that can carry heavier personal costs for women balancing family expectations. The pressure ...

When you think of groundbreaking discoveries in science, the names of Albert Einstein, Marie Curie or Isaac Newton often come to mind. However, many Black female scientists have been just as impactful ...

To mark the United Nations' International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Institute of Physics and IOP Publishing celebrate women who are advancing scientific discovery and help to build a ...

Dar es Salaam. As the world marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Wednesday, February 11, under the theme From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM (science, technology, ...

AS the world marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science yesterday, February 11, the spotlight falls on two Tanzanian trailblazers who are proving that the most powerful tool in a ...

In July 2025, Uganda's courts swiftly dismissed a petition challenging the legality of polygamy, citing the protection of religious and cultural freedom. For most social scientists and policymakers ...