The 2022 applied physics by pioneering women: a roadmap

Abstract

Women have made significant contributions to applied physics research and development, and their participation is vital to continued progress. Recognizing these contributions is important for encouraging increased involvement and creating an equitable environment in which women can thrive. This Roadmap on Women in Applied Physics, written by women scientists and engineers, is intended to celebrate women’s accomplishments, highlight established and early career researchers enlarging the boundaries in their respective fields, and promote increased visibility for the impact women have on applied physics research. Perspectives cover the topics of plasma materials processing and propulsion, super-resolution microscopy, bioelectronics, spintronics, superconducting quantum interference device technology, quantum materials, 2D materials, catalysis and surface science, fuel cells, batteries, photovoltaics, neuromorphic computing and devices, nanophotonics and nanophononics, and nanomagnetism. Our intent is to inspire more women to enter these fields and encourage an atmosphere of inclusion within the scientific community.

Introduction to women in microscopy: Volume 1

“…Many of these have generated innovations in super-resolution fluorescence microscopy and their contributions and accomplishments have been highlighted in a recently published Roadmap on Women in Applied Physics. 2 Thus we, the editors of this special issue, felt it was time to celebrate the contributions of women to the many fields of microscopy by publishing this, the first of two special issues on 'women in microscopy'.…”