Julie Gould is a freelance science writer in London. In 2013, physicist Carolina Brito co-launched Meninas na Ciência (Girls in Science), a programme based in the physics department at Brazil’s ...

It's not exactly surprising that males are perceived as more competent in science than females — but researchers at Yale University were surprised to find that even professional scientists showed ...

On Feb. 11, Saint Louis University-Madrid joins a global celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — an initiative led by UNESCO and UN Women to promote full and equal access ...

Huong, 15, competes at the Golden Gate Science Olympiad in Air Trajectory, which requires a build that uses the gravitational potential energy of a falling weight to launch a ping pong ball at a ...

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on 11 February every year. On this day, various schools and communities organize events to create awareness about the importance of women ...

One of Shane Woods’ favorite memories as executive director of Girlstart, a nonprofit that aims to empower girls in the sciences, was as a participant taking her own goddaughter to the organization’s ...

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science presents us with an opportunity to stand up for women and girls in science and prevent gender-specific barriers that continue to hold women and ...

Although women are more likely than young men to pursue higher education, they make up only 35 per cent of science graduates. 11 February 2026 - Across the world, a significant gender gap persists at ...

Mark your calendar for the Mother Tongue Film Festival and events covering everything from odd oceanic couples to resilient deer Jack Tamisiea As the weather warms up and the days get longer this ...

The WOW! Children’s Museum in Lafayette is working to make sure girls stay interested in science, technology, engineering and math by seeing women working in those fields. A recent Girls in Science ...

Women have traditionally been underrepresented in STEM careers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2019, women accounted for 27% of STEM workers. The nonprofit “Inspiring Girls USA” was created ...