We’re delighted to share our meeting abstract published in BMC Proceedings BMC about our research showing the #MotherhoodPenalty contributes to the #STEMM leaky pipeline. Read the full abstract here (page 15, A35) 👉doi.org/10.1186/s12919…
Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE)

Wrapping up a productive week of spreading awareness of the #MotherhoodPenalty in STEMM, our CEO Dr Isabel Torres presented at the UK Research and Innovation Quantum Computing Institute, Oxford. Such amazing science & wonderful work from their EDI committee to foster #GenderEquity .

Join us along with Sarina Neote and Yvette Seger for a brainstorming session to discuss policies and actionable solutions to encourage and support caregivers in attending scientific conferences. This is a FREE event for all. Register now 👉mothersinscience.com/scimomchats

On #EarthDay , we celebrate the legacy of Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize & a trailblazing #motherinSTEMM . Her tireless efforts in reforestation & women’s rights through the Green Belt Movement continue to inspire. 👇shorturl.at/kn079

Continuing our mission to raise awareness of the #MotherhoodPenalty , our founder/CEO Dr Isabel Torres delivered another impactful talk this week to a fantastic audience at UCL Biosciences. Great questions and stimulating discussion! #WomenInSTEM #AcademicParents #MothersInScience

Our founder/CEO Dr Isabel Torres presented at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology this week, sharing our eye-opening data and discussing actionable solutions to dismantle the systemic barriers faced by mothers & caregivers in #STEMM . #MothersInScience #WomenInSTEM #MaternalWall #MotherhoodPenalty

This month's #SciMomJourney from Nwafulugo speaks of the importance of resilience and determination to succeed in a male-dominated STEMM field. Adaude is a quality analyst based in Nigeria and a mother of one. Read her full story👇 shorturl.at/jy568 Academic Mom, PhD

🌟 Exciting Webinar Alert! 🌟

'Does Parenthood Impact Career Progression in STEMM? Myths, Challenges, and Solutions' with Dr. Dr Isabel Torres , founder of Mothers in Science . 🧬👩👦👦
🗓️ Apr 16, 1-2 PM
🔗 Zoom: mrc-lmb-cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/91639312206

#STEMM #MothersInScience #CareerEquality

Read our first trailblazer for the week 👇
Vera Rubin was an American astronomer who pioneered research on galaxy rotation rates and provided the first unequivocal evidence for the existence of dark matter. She was also a mother of 4 children. mothersinscience.com/trailblazers/v…
#WomenInSTEM

Excited to kick off our 2nd cohort of the mentoring program for #mothersinSTEMM ! Huge thanks to our incredible mentors from diverse countries & fields for volunteering their time to support fellow #STEMMoms . It's heartwarming to see how moms can uplift each other across borders.

As #WomensHistoryMonth ends today, let's continue amplifying the voices and stories of women who've shaped our world, reclaiming their rightful place in history and inspiring future generations of women to pursue their passions. Read more 👇 shorturl.at/vBKUY #WomenInSTEM

Our CEO & Co-founder Dr Isabel Torres recently shared powerful insights with Times Higher Education on the challenges pregnant applicants and new parents encounter. Read 📰👇and discover how funders can step up to offer meaningful support!
timeshighereducation.com/news/offer-pre…
Mothers and the Leaky-Pipeline in STEMM #STEMM

Our research shows that ~50% of mothers globally decline at least half of opportunities to attend conferences after becoming parents (N=3995). To help overcome these challenges, we launched a flexible Caregiver Travel Grant. Apply now! Deadline March 24👉 shorturl.at/gnCU2

Aerospace engineer, author, and founder and career coach at ELMM Coaching...and Mother of two!
Inspiring #SciMomJourney from Cassie Leonard who at the peak of her engineering career, decided to follow her passion & start her own coaching business.
shorturl.at/lBEHO

Join our team! We’re looking for volunteers to join our team & help advocate for #mothersinSTEMM . If you're passionate about our mission, can commit 2h/week & have experience with social media and/or writing & editing, we want YOU!
DM us for more info.
#WomenInSTEM @momademia

To mark #InternationalWomensDay we’d like to draw attention to Mothers in Science – an international organisation co-founded by #LMBAlumni Isabel Torres (@prettysmartsci) who advocate for mothers in STEMM and promote workplace equality.
Check them out here: mothersinscience.com

REPLAY - 'Briser la plafond de verre, pour de vrai'

Un live avec Anne Boutin (AFDESRI), Isabel Torres (@mothersinsci), et Nadine Halberstadt (@FemmesSciences).
#8mars #InternationalWomenDay

youtube.com/watch?v=8yqP9_…

What can mothers in science do? Everything! For #IWD2024 , our team made a trend video to break stereotypes and celebrate #MothersInScience ! Share widely to raise awareness! 🎦shorturl.at/dhkHQ #WomenInSTEM #WomenInMedicine #BreakTheBias

Happy #IWD2024 ! Motherhood is a superpower, yet gender stereotypes deeply ingrained in our society continue to feed unconscious biases that rob mothers of opportunities. We’re working hard to raise awareness & dismantle these barriers. Join us! shorturl.at/lDX19
Academic Mom, PhD

As we approach #IWD2024 , please consider joining our wonderful community. By becoming a member, you’re standing in solidarity with mothers in STEMM across the world and helping us to advocate for caregivers. Learn more shorturl.at/lDX19
#WomenInSTEM #WomenInMedicine