How to support women and girls in science: Create safe spaces, break down stereotypesMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines needs to do more to erase gender-biased stereotypes that discourage girls from becoming scientists, and support women who wish to pursue science careers. It's a different scenario, however, at the Department of Science and Technology's Industrial Technology Development Institute, where women researchers outnumber male researchers by 16%. Lack of role modelsThe world celebrated International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 and the Philippines' DOST joined in the festivities. "Science should be promoted in early childhood classrooms, creating an environment that promotes science," she said. "If we have a government who really sees the importance of science and science-based policy, then they're going to fund science more.

Source: Philippine Star February 18, 2022 07:16 UTC