Mission statement
The overarching goal of Women for Science at Nencki is to promote the interests of female scientists and advocate for gender equality in Academia. Our community is welcoming not only to women and gender minorities at Nencki, but to everyone who is interested in promoting gender equality in science and research.
Even though the involvement of women in science has continued to grow, they are still underrepresented in many fields and face significant challenges at all levels of their scientific careers. The glass ceiling is far from broken. Join us to learn how we can face these challenges.
WISAN structure
WISAN Council:
Secretary – Paloma Álvarez-Suárez PhD student
Speaker – Alicja Puścian PhD
Committee Chairs:
Advocacy – Martyna Pękała PhD Student
Public Relations – Urszula Markowska PR specialist, Magdalena Gomółka PhD student
Networking – Marta Gawor PhD, Sakshi Sareen PhD student
Professional Development – Izabela Lepiarz-Raba PhD, Katarzyna Iżykowska PhD
WISAN Committees:
Advocacy:
Chairs – Martyna Pękała PhD Student
Members – Cassia Corso-Silva PhD student, Klaudia Kopczyńska PhD student
Public Relations:
Chairs – Urszula Markowska, Magdalena Gomółka PhD student
Members – Monika Pieniawska PhD student, Katarzyna Sawicka PhD student
Networking:
Chairs – Marta Gawor PhD, Sakshi Sareen PhD student
Members – Diana Legutko PhD student, Katarzyna Sawicka PhD student
Professional Development:
Chairs – Izabela Lepiarz-Raba PhD, Katarzyna Iżykowska PhD
Our initiatives
We aim to organize a series of events dedicated to open discussion about gender equality and ways to support women at different career stages. and Moreover, we intend to build a platform for female networking and mentorship.
The topics we plan to highlight in lectures and panel discussions with guest speakers and experts include i.e. leadership, work/life balance, discrimination, gender bias in Academia, mentorship, approaches to conflict resolution, and gender pay gap.
All are welcome…
We encourage fellow male scientists to join us and openly share their thoughts and opinions. Your point of view is much appreciated since our objective is to build an inclusive and open-minded community. We count on your involvement!
Events
For our upcoming events we highly encourage you to visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WomenforScience
UPCOMING EVENTS:
New events are coming in September! http://www.tribiochem.pl/
Event details: https://fb.me/e/
PAST EVENTS:
Panel discussion „NOT Yet Another Mainly Men Meeting” with:
Prof. Jerzy Duszyński, the President of the Polish Academy of Sciences,
Dr. Fredrik Bondestam, the Director of the Swedish Secretariat for Gender Research at the University of Gothenburg,
Msc. Steven Blum, CPA, the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Yale Alumni Association (YAA).
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/339088794903172
Inspiring Stories of Successful Women: Prof. Elly Tanaka
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/479688307272475/
Inspiring Stories of Successful Women: Prof. Fiona Watt
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/414531600529185/
Inspiring Stories of Successful Women: Prof. Dame Caroline Dean
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/973557479998773/
Meeting with Prof. Agnieszka Dobrzyń
Meeting with Prof. Ewelina Knapska
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2751767108439821
Meeting with Dr. Aleksandra Pękowska
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1014580432352298
Workshop: Negotiation techniques with a gender perspective led by Marta Adamska
Meeting with Prof. Eileen Pollack organized in collaboration with Women in Science at Yale
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/442185100359153
Meeting with Prof. Carmen Sandi organized in collaboration with ALBA Network
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/185118130089529
Workshop: Unconscious bias during recruitment process and academic evaluation led by Prof. Agnieszka Dobrzyń
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/495218198583758
Statements and press releases
The real costs of gender inequality: we are all footing the bill [PDF, 126 KB]
Strenght in Diversity [PDF, 474 KB]
Fuerza en la diversidad [PDF, 561 KB]
Men for Women in Science. New approach towards gender equality [PDF, 126 KB]
In media
Wprost
TOK FM
Forbes
Przegląd
https://www.tygodnikprzeglad.pl/dlaczego-nauka-potrzebuje-kobiet/
Onet
https://audio.onet.pl/show/czegopragnadziewczyny/54-czego-pragn-dziewczyny-by-naukowczyniami
Sukces Pisany Szminką
https://sukcespisanyszminka.pl/potencjal-innowacyjny/
Live talk in Radio Kampus
Talk in Radio Czwórka
Our Partners
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ALBA Network
Founded by a group of leading scientists, the Alba Network aims to promote equality and diversity in the brain sciences. |
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WISAY (Women in Science at Yale)
Women in Science at Yale are dedicated to promoting the interests of female, transgender, and non-binary scientists and advocating for gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Their community is welcoming not only to women and gender minorities at Yale, but to everyone who is interested in promoting gender equality in science and research. |