How can killer snails help improve the state of the world?
What other secrets of nature have you uncovered during your time as a scientist?
What other areas of science are exciting you most right now?
young scientists to become involved in diplomacy. Why?From Einstein to Moniz, scientists have had a long history of participating in international affairs. Early career scientists should embrace this tradition and advocate for a seat at the diplomatic negotiating table. Two recent events—the normalization of relations between the United States and Cuba, and America’s nuclear arms deal with Iran—highlight the role scientists have to play in establishing sustainable cooperation among nations. Early career scientists will be needed to work alongside diplomats to solve global challenges. They are particularly suited to this role, not only because they have inherited the challenge of developing vaccines, conducting ecological and seismological surveys, and designing new technologies for societal benefit—but also because, as a creative, highly mobile and energetic workforce, they are most at home with the forces of globalization and innovation that are increasingly defining scientific enterprise.This will be your second Summer Davos: what was the main take-away from last year?
The drivers of the current knowledge-based society are talented individuals at the intersection of research, education and business. This is referred to as the “knowledge triangle”, and I believe the is a great forum for showcasing models that enhance this. It is incredibly important at a time when early career scientists are being asked to think about their research in terms of commercial and global impacts. In my own efforts, for example, I’ve used my research into killer snails to co-found a to address the issue of how to effectively engage STEM learners. Our mission is to create science-learning games that achieve knowledge proficiency while having broad commercial appeal. I like to think this entrepreneurship is aligned with the meeting’s goals of highlighting creativity and innovation to address global issues.Given the negative news at the moment concerning the gender gap in science, what have been your personal experiences of being a young, successful woman scientist?
The lack of gender parity in science is troubling, if only for the reason that 50 percent of the population can be excluded from making society better. I have not consciously experienced the same problems as other women in the fields of science and technology, but sexism in science is real. Whether it’s deliberate or an unconscious bias practiced by both sexes, being a woman in the field can be challenging. What’s empowering at the moment is that this “sexism” is no longer hidden or silent; it gets exposed very quickly via social media. Women are more able to take control of the issue, as we saw recently with the outrage over . His words may not have been malicious in intent, but when many women are being denied access to a career in science it is important to denounce disparaging behavior.
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