What is it like to be a "woman of science" for you?
Tifaout Almeftah, PhD student in optimisation
"Personally, all the people I have met in school, university and my family have always supported me. However, I feel that society does not sufficiently encourage women to explore science and technology. As a woman in a traditionally male field, I see the need to promote diversity and inclusion in science. I strongly believe that promoting the participation of women in science is essential to achieve better gender representation and a brighter future. It is crucial that we do not deprive ourselves of the talent of women and the innovation they are capable of demonstrating."
Anne Etien, researcher in software engineering
"Being a researcher means confronting ideas, discovering new things, dreaming, training young people."
Alena Shilova, post-doc in artificial intelligence
"For me the research is like an adventure: it is scary at first, but by little steps you manage to approach the goal."
Sophie Dabo, researcher in data science
"Science is a particularly exciting field of action and analysis that is moving the world forward. This progress cannot be without half of humanity: young girls, don't let anyone stop you from expressing your talents, from pursuing your dreams to shine in the scientific fields."
Eulalie Coevoet, engineer in soft robotics
"For me, being an engineer is about solving new problems. It means using science to invent and develop new technologies. And despite what we are led to believe, it is accessible to everyone. It does take work, but so does everything. And what's more, it's challenging and rewarding work."
Iovka Boneva, researcher in data science
"For me, being a researcher means being able to follow my curiosity, to rack my brains on difficult and inspiring problems, to collaborate with even more inspiring people, to be able to adapt my activity to make it meaningful, to be free to go to work without make-up and wearing comfortable clothes because I know that in my lab I won't be judged by my appearance."
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