Five Lessons for Aspiring Female Scientists

That’s why it’s troubling that women continue to lag behind men in STEM professions. Globally less than 30% of researchers are women, and just 11% of senior research roles in Europe are held by women. These disparities reflect enduring gender stereotypes and social bias that deter girls and women from entering STEM fields. But the tide is turning—and female scientists are making extraordinary contributions to molecular microbiology, physics, plant biology, material science, space exploration, and so much more.