United Nations Honors Female Scientists for Women in Science Day

Today, the United Nations’ UN Women Twitter account honored female scientists throughout history in honor of Women in Science Day, an annual international holiday established in 2015.

#WomenInScience publish less, are paid less for their research & don’t progress as far as men in their careers.

Meet 7 women who defied all odds & helped change the world for the better: https://t.co/YGl6HXnrEM pic.twitter.com/cxEysnNZdh

— UN Women (@UN_Women) February 11, 2020

In a video and corresponding Medium article, they highlighted the achievements of female scientists including Nobel prize winner Marie Curie, NASA scientist Katherine Johnson, molecular plant pathologist Segenut Kelemu and mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani.

On #WomenInScience Day, get inspired by the life of Marie Curie,

the 1st woman to be awarded a #NobelPrize,

the 1st individual to be awarded 2 Nobel Prizes, and

the only individual with 2 Nobel Prizes in two different scientific categories! pic.twitter.com/kscmwR4tM1

— UN Women (@UN_Women) February 11, 2020

They also published statistics on women’s underrepresentation in science.

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— UN Women (@UN_Women) February 11, 2020

If you’re reading this tweet, you’re holding a device that was made in a sector dominated by men. Let’s end the systematic barriers that limit #WomenInScience! 📲 pic.twitter.com/tcVX1Dh8bw

— UN Women (@UN_Women) February 11, 2020

We cannot afford to stay silent in the face of systematic barriers & long-standing biases that continue to prevent girls from becoming #WomenInScience. pic.twitter.com/wuftRYbfm5

— UN Women (@UN_Women) February 8, 2020

Bridging the gender gap in STEM is vital to a better future, yet #WomenInScience continue to be underrepresented, undervalued & discriminated.

Change begins now, with #GenerationEquality. pic.twitter.com/Y91HFvPwyD

— UN Women (@UN_Women) February 10, 2020

Whether she wants to study nanoparticles, solve the climate crisis, or go to space, let her study, let her work, let her lead.

Her curious mind is needed for a better future.

ℹ️ https://t.co/YpjyGzQMYn pic.twitter.com/ZJfswTO0XI

— UN Women (@UN_Women) February 11, 2020

Our future will be marked by scientific & technological progress, which would be the greatest with the full talent, creativity & ideas of #WomenInScience! pic.twitter.com/MFQZaL6ni7

— UN Women (@UN_Women) February 9, 2020

They also highlighted the media’s role in recognizing women’s scientific achievements.

Media has a great role to play to end gender bias for #WomenInScience.

This is from a real headline. We corrected it for you to reflect women’s achievements the right way. 📰 pic.twitter.com/9HnrwErYkC

— UN Women (@UN_Women) February 11, 2020