This time of year marks the beginning of a new academic year. A restoration to some semblance of normalcy following the pandemic is what we are hoping for this time around,

It’s not just schools that have been kept out of Covid-19’s grasp, as most businesses have mostly ceased outreach efforts.

Many scientists attribute their decision to pursue a career in science to the inspiration they received while in school. In the school laboratory or through collaborating with individuals and organizations in the industry through STEM projects, it doesn’t matter.

When it comes to leadership roles in science-based firms, women continue to be underrepresented.

Before, I quoted a well-known adage: “If you can’t see what you want, you can never achieve it.” The more successful women in science there are, the more girls will be inspired to follow in their footsteps.

Fortunately, this year has been an exceptional one for female scientists.

Last November, for the first time, the Nobel Prize for Chemistry was shared by two women. Professor Sarah Gilbert, who led the research at Oxford University that helped discover one of the world’s first vaccinations for COVID-19, is also mentioned.

Barbie dolls depicting Professor Gilbert and four other renowned women in STEM occupations from around the world were also created. At the very least, they provide young girls with a tangible example of anything other than the stereotypically feminine clichés associated with dolls.

Same applies to racial diversity, in which science lags behind the economy by some margin. In reality, in many fields of science, racial representation lags well behind gender representation.

Even still, science’s diversity problem goes much beyond what’s evident to the naked eye.

When it comes to neurodiversity and socioeconomic status, both the obstacles faced by youngsters and the backgrounds of potentially inspiring scientists might be hidden from view.

This time of year marks the beginning of a new academic year. A restoration to some semblance of normalcy following the pandemic is what we are hoping for this time around,

It’s not just schools that have been kept out of Covid-19’s grasp, as most businesses have mostly ceased outreach efforts.

Many scientists attribute their decision to pursue a career in science to the inspiration they received while in school. In the school laboratory or through collaborating with individuals and organizations in the industry through STEM projects, it doesn’t matter.

When it comes to leadership roles in science-based firms, women continue to be underrepresented.

Before, I quoted a well-known adage: “If you can’t see what you want, you can never achieve it.” The more successful women in science there are, the more girls will be inspired to follow in their footsteps.

Fortunately, this year has been an exceptional one for female scientists.

Last November, for the first time, the Nobel Prize for Chemistry was shared by two women. Professor Sarah Gilbert, who led the research at Oxford University that helped discover one of the world’s first vaccinations for COVID-19, is also mentioned.

Barbie dolls depicting Professor Gilbert and four other renowned women in STEM occupations from around the world were also created. At the very least, they provide young girls with a tangible example of anything other than the stereotypically feminine clichés associated with dolls.

Same applies to racial diversity, in which science lags behind the economy by some margin. In reality, in many fields of science, racial representation lags well behind gender representation.

Even still, science’s diversity problem goes much beyond what’s evident to the naked eye.

When it comes to neurodiversity and socioeconomic status, both the obstacles faced by youngsters and the backgrounds of potentially inspiring scientists might be hidden from view.