The UN-recognized International Day of Women and Girls in Science, February 11, promotes full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Despite progress, women still account for only ~30% of researchers worldwide, with significant disparities across regions and disciplines. Historically, women's entry into science was met with substantial barriers. The first woman known to have made a significant contribution to science was Hypatia of Alexandria in the 4th century, a philosopher and mathematician. The 18th and 19th centuries saw pioneering women who often conducted their research unofficially or faced significant opposition. In the 20th century, women scientists like Marie Curie, (2 Nobel Prizes!) who was pivotal in physics and chemistry, and Rosalind Franklin, whose work was crucial to understanding the structure of DNA, demonstrated the critical contributions women can make across various scientific fields. Only about 3% of Nobel Laureates in Physics, Chemistry, and Physiology or Medicine are women. This highlights ongoing gender disparities in the recognition and valorization of scientific contributions. Globally, access to science education for girls remains uneven. In several countries girls are significantly less likely to receive a science-based education. This day is a reminder of the work still needed to achieve gender equality in scientific fields. More: https://bit.ly/3HPfYZh https://bit.ly/3uq2uzW Art&Text supported by ChatGPT.

Celebrating National Women Physicians Day, we honor the legacy and achievements of women in medicine. Since Elizabeth Blackwell’s U.S. medical degree in 1849, women have been groundbreaking leaders in the field. This day, established on February 3, commemorates the birth of Blackwell and is a reminder of the ongoing journey towards equality in medicine. In the US, historical feats are numerous, from the 1st African-American female physician, Rebecca Lee Crumpler in 1864, to today being 60% of physicians under the age of 35​​. Surveys reveal there are 291,655 female physicians, many in primary care, championing holistic health​​. Women physicians are predominantly found in specialties focusing on children, women, and families, with the highest percentages in pediatrics (65%), obstetrics and gynecology (60.5%), pediatric hematology/oncology (55.7%), and child and adolescent psychiatry (54.6%). However, they remain a significant minority in specialties like orthopedic surgery (5.9%), thoracic surgery (8.3%), and neurological surgery (9.6%)​. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to 13 remarkable women since 1901. On this day, we celebrate women's indispensable contributions and the diverse perspectives they bring to healthcare, improving patient outcomes and transforming the field. https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/women-physician-day.html https://bit.ly/49wm10E https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_medicine Art&Text supported by ChatGPT.

Welcome to the heart of innovation – the Berlin Campus, a distinguished hub for science, technology, and groundbreaking advancements. Join us on February 27, 2024, starting at 13:00, for an extraordinary event that transcends boundaries and redefines possibilities. Thank you for attending the Ideenbörse Zukunftscampus booth! Your presence and active engagement helped us shape the success of this event. Never forget why we are doing what we are doing: together, we redefine the future of science, technology, and innovation.