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News Digest September 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025   (0 Comments)
Posted by: Aaliyah Garcia
 
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News Digest is a GWIS periodical highlighting published
news and entertainment of interest to women in science.
Gender equality in 2025: gains, gaps and the USD 342 trillion choice

2025 is a crossroads. One road leads to deeper poverty, weaker economies, and human rights stripped away. The other, propels economies forward, building safer societies and fairer futures for everyone.Read more.Photo credit: Pexels.com (feyre b)
50 most important women in science in 2025

The gender gap in STEM is a complex issue with many interrelated causes. Some argue that there are fewer women who are genuinely interested in STEM careers. While there is some truth to this, we can never deny that discrimination and sexism are big hurdles. The case of Emmy Noether, an unsung hero in maths and physics, demonstrates this. Discrimination was so intense during her time that she was blocked from having a teaching position at the University of Göttingen by influential male members of the faculty. Nevertheless, she pushed on even teaching for free during her first years without holding any official position. Her lectures were promoted under David Hilbert’s name and it was made out to be that she would only be “assisting." Despite this being a constant theme in her life, even enduring an unpaid professorship position, she stayed the course and made great contributions to mathematics and mathematical physics
 Read more. photo credit: Pexels.com
The Woman Nearly Lost In History
In 1856, Eunice Foote made a groundbreaking discovery about the warming effect of carbon dioxide, a revelation that would shape our understanding of climate science. Despite her pivotal role, she was unjustly denied recognition solely because of her gender in a male-dominated scientific world. Eunice's unwavering curiosity and determination led her to uncover truths that laid the foundation for the greenhouse effect, yet her findings were overshadowed, and her name was omitted from the official record. Her story is a powerful reminder of the barriers women faced, and continue to face, in pursuit of knowledge. Today, scientists are working diligently to honor her contributions, shining a light on her invaluable work. Eunice Foote's legacy inspires us to persist in the face of adversity, to challenge inequities, and to ensure that the visionary voices of women are recognized and celebrated in the pursuit of scientific discovery. Read more
 Photo credit: Alex Royle (Pioneering the Climate: The Extraordinary Life of Eunice Foote)
Top 5 women's health headline

August 2025 brought a wave of important updates that continue to shape the care of women across all stages of life. In the ever-evolving field of obstetrics and gynecology, noteworthy advancements emerged in maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, oncology, and more. In this monthly recap, Contemporary OB/GYN highlights the most impactful regulatory news, clinical research findings, and expert perspectives. Read more Photo credit: Photo credit: womeintech.co.uk

Join us as we host Dr. Fleischman, a forensic anthropologist and GWIS alumna
Please join GWIS for a casual conversation with Dr. Fleischman, a forensic anthropologist and GWIS alumna! Register here
Enter to win a free book!!
Enter to win a free copy of "The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkin, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science" by registering for our October book club (must be a GWIS member to win)! We'll be meeting on October 24th at 1:00 PM EST. Scan the QR code or register here
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GWIS National Fellowship 2026-2027
The application for the GWIS National Fellowship is now open. Apply here
 
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Are you interested in discovering the top Women in Tech conferences to attend in 2025? Explore this curated list of the most prominent and inspiring Women in Technology events, designed to empower, connect, and elevate women in the tech industry. Read more 
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