Diversity in Science at the Global Women’s Breakfast Network

Abstract

In a year marked by unprecedented challenges, IUPAC hosted the largest ever Global Women’s Breakfast (GWB2021) on 9 February 2021, bringing together more than 20,000 people around the world to celebrate the achievements of women scientists, to strengthen and expand professional networks, to inspire the next generations, and to challenge the status quo with respect to equality for women scientists in the workplace.

Women in Green Chemistry and Engineering: Agents of Change Toward the Achievement of a Sustainable Future

“…31 About 20,000 people participated in the 2021 edition of the event, which increased attention to diversity issues in more than 300 organizations around the world. 32 Several journals have also dedicated their space to publish special issues highlighting the work and research of women in varied areas of chemistry. 33−37 Other examples shining a light on the work of women in science are the social media campaigns #WomenOfGreenChemistry organized by the Green Chemistry Initiative at the University of Toronto and #Women-InChemistry promoted by Andy Brunning from Compound Interest.…”

“…Since 2019, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) has established the Global Women’s Breakfast, a celebration of the accomplishments of women in science that hopes to inspire young generations to pursue a career in STEM . About 20,000 people participated in the 2021 edition of the event, which increased attention to diversity issues in more than 300 organizations around the world . Several journals have also dedicated their space to publish special issues highlighting the work and research of women in varied areas of chemistry. − Other examples shining a light on the work of women in science are the social media campaigns #WomenOfGreenChemistry organized by the Green Chemistry Initiative at the University of Toronto and #WomenInChemistry promoted by Andy Brunning from Compound Interest. , The practice of science and engineering is also undergoing a seismic change in recent years, moving toward a wider adoption of laboratory automation and digital technologies.…”