Women in science: still an untapped resource
Developing countries will benefit from creating more opportunities that allow women to make full use of their scientific capabilities.
Putting science
at the heart of development
Developing countries need more women scientists. This Spotlight examines the gender gap, obstacles preventing women and girls from advancing in scientific fields and what can be done to overcome them.
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Features
Overcoming gender barriers in science: Facts and figures
Developing countries need more women scientists. Jeanne Therese H. Andres charts the obstacles and how to overcome them.
22 June 2011 | EN | ES | FR | 中文
Successful women scientists: how did they do it?
Women from Jordan, Kenya, Pakistan, Peru and the Philippines tell SciDev.Net how they realised their dreams of careers in science.
22 June 2011 | EN | ES | FR | 中文
Opinions
Tackle fallacies to promote gender equality in science
More girls will study natural sciences if social norms are challenged — there are no innate barriers, argues Emily Ngubia Kuria.
22 June 2011 | EN | ES | FR | 中文
South Africa must attract more women to science
A policy to encourage women graduates in South Africa has worked. Now we must support women scientists, says science minister Naledi Pandor.
22 June 2011 | EN | ES | FR | 中文
Women teachers can help bridge the science gender gap
More women teachers and better teaching methods will encourage girls to engage with science, says science educator Minella Clutario Alarcon.
22 June 2011 | EN | ES | FR | 中文
How mentoring can help women scientists
Mentoring helps women build careers in science, and helps science get the best out of women, says social psychologist Tineke Willemsen.
22 June 2011 | EN | ES | FR | 中文
Family-friendly policies must target men too
Policies that help remove the stigma around childcare will help put men and women on an equal footing in science, says Mary Ann Mason.
22 June 2011 | EN | ES | FR | 中文
News
Mexican science 'needs more women and young researchers'
4 April 2011
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Source: Informador, NSSOaxaca, Ecosur
Chile to boost participation of women in science
31 August 2009
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Incentives for Indian women scientists 'gathering dust'
5 November 2008
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EN
New network to raise profile of Muslim women scientists
4 August 2008
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EN
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