Female Science Talents: A platform for African women in science

How is AI shaping the future of work for African women in STEM? Tammy Francis, Ph.D. and I had this conversation two years ago, but it is still relevant today. Job losses due to AI are a thing And has gotten worse this year. How do you position yourself to succeed in this new world of work? Join our community Join in the conversation Get to know the women who are leading and innovating in the space African Women in STEM®️

Are Men’s Ideas Valued More Than Women’s? INSEAD Associate Professor Michaël Bikard, PhD student Ronak Mogra, and London Business School Professor Isabel Fernandez-Mateo explore this very question. Their research on gender differences in science, technology development, and innovation reveals that scientific papers authored by women are cited less often in patents — even when their discoveries are virtually identical to those of men. Read this INSEAD Knowledge article to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gVFmz3tN #Innovation #GenderEquality #Research #DiversityInTech 

📌📌📌THE FINAL PART OF THE REPROGRAMMING INCLUSION: Over the past few weeks I have shared segments of my research paper exploring the importance of inclusion within the technological industry. As this series comes to an end I’m excited to share that my honours research paper titled “A Conceptual Framework for an Inclusive Support System: The Underrepresentation of Women in ICT” has been published in the 5th Conference Society 5.0. This paper explores the growth of the ICT industry and the decline in the representation of women within the field. This issue has become a global crisis, especially in the context of achieving a Society 5.0 community. The underrepresentation of women in ICT is driven by various factors that women face both in educational settings; the society and at the workplace. By applying the "Individual Differences Theory of Gender and Information Technology" framework, this paper presents a systematic literature review (SLR) of 29 studies, aimed at identifying and discussing the barriers contributing to the underrepresentation of women in ICT. Additionally, it explores ways in which women can take responsibility for reshaping the field to foster greater gender inclusion. This paper is a reminder to take up space and to use my voice to create room for women that are to follow. You can find the full paper here : https://lnkd.in/dWYZVyf2

How do we ensure that economic progress benefits everyone, not just the few? Drawing on the latest research (including the 2025 Lovelace Report), our expert panel will explore the barriers to women’s full economic participation, and the systemic, policy, and workplace shifts needed to harness innovation for inclusive growth. Speakers include: The Hon. Julia Gillard AC, former Prime Minister of Australia and Chair of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership Claudia Harris OBE, CEO of Makers, championing skills, tech, and the potential of AI for inclusion Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE, founder of WeAreTheCity and author of the Lovelace Report 2025 on women in technology Chair: Professor Heejung Chung The event will also celebrate the winners of the Brenda Trenowden Feminist Analysis Essay Prize, an annual award offered by GIWL in partnership with the Gender Studies Network and Feminist Perspectives. 📅 5 November 2025, 18:00–21:00 (BST) 📍 Science Gallery London Register here: https://lnkd.in/gfw2X26k

📣 Calling evaluators and researchers working in women’s rights and women-led organizations! We invite you to co-design a toolkit for feminist evaluation in crisis settings. This is part of a project called “From Insights to Action: Advancing Feminist Evaluation Innovations in Crisis Contexts," funded by the Feminist Innovation in Monitoring and Evaluation (FIME) Small Awards Program and led by FIME awardee Rai Sengupta. 💡 In our featured blog post, Rai introduces the #FeministEvaluation toolkit, which was developed through a synthesis of feminist #evaluation innovations from 16 recent evaluations across diverse crisis contexts. Next step? Consultation workshops will be held this October to validate the synthesis findings and co-create the next iteration of the toolkit. If you want to participate, send your expression of interest by October 11. 🔎 For more details, read Rai's blog post: https://lnkd.in/ekyx-w92

‬ A new milestone in women’s empowerment in AI! The Shahm Platform is launching a dedicated track under the Women Elevate program to support female beneficiaries, in partnership with ICAIRE and @FFM_gov, starting October 26, 2025. https://lnkd.in/dCENpYiU

From Gaps to Guidance: How Measuring the Unmeasured Transforms STEM Equality Behind every number lies a story, but what happens when those stories don’t align? Next week’s Connecting Women In Digital & Stem Women Congress webinar dives into the challenge of building a coherent global picture from national data on #womeninSTEM. From varying reporting practices to differences in school systems, what we measure and what we overlook shapes our understanding of #genderequality. 🎙 Guest speaker: Eva Diaz Claver, Co-founder & CEO, Global STEM Women & STEM Women Congress 🎤 Moderator: Brendan Rowan, BluSpecs After the keynote, we’ll open the floor for a 25-minute discussion on how better data can guide fairer futures in STEM. 🗓 Wednesday, 22 October | 14:00–15:00 CEST | Online ✍ Register here: https://lnkd.in/dQGSr4NT #WomenInSTEM #DigitalSkills #GenderEquality #STEM #DataForChange #ConnectingWomenInDigital

The STEMazing Women Project is more than a platform - it’s a European initiative focused on equipping women with the skills, confidence, and tools they need to thrive in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through targeted training, inclusive design, and collaborative implementation, we aim to: ✅ Increase the participation of women in STEM fields ✅ Reduce the gender gap in digital and technical skills ✅ Empower learners to transition confidently into the job market ✅ Promote social inclusion through accessible education We expect to see long-term impact in the form of enhanced career pathways, increased representation of women in tech sectors, and stronger support ecosystems across Europe. 🔗 Learn more about the project and explore our open-access Academy: https://stemazingwomen.eu ⭐ At Socialinnov, we are proud to be part of this mission, advancing gender equity, digital education, and innovation through action. #STEMazingWomen #STEMforAll #Socialinnov #GenderEquality #DigitalSkills #EUProjects #WomenInTech #STEMEducation

Inspired to see how #women #researchers in #Cambodia are coming together to share ideas and support one another. Last week, the #SheThinks network ( a growing community of women researchers, policymakers, and professionals in Cambodia who want to make research more inclusive and impactful) held its Open House. The Network continues to grow with 80+ members now with encouragement from allies, including Meloney Lindberg, Netra Eng who have been strong advocates for women’s leadership in Cambodia’s knowledge sector. Ponlok Chomnes (a program funded by the Australian Government and implemented by the Asia Foundation) supports the network by helping more women take part in shaping Cambodia’s research sector. Today, 34% of research outputs under Ponlok Chomnes are first authored by women, up from just 19% in 2022. The SheThinks network Open House was also featured in Khmer Times and the Phnom Penh Post 👇 https://lnkd.in/gaaGQVRW https://lnkd.in/gGrMypt4

this short clip was part of the feature by The Unofficial about the Women in Science Society 🤍 it still feels a bit surreal to see our work highlighted like this. what started as a small idea to connect women in STEM at Oxford Brookes has now grown into a real community. thank you again to The Unofficial team for the feature and to everyone who’s been part of this journey so far 🌟