Frontiers community engagement update – spring 2023
We take a moment to reflect on the information, resources, and actions taken over the past several months towards promoting longer, more prosperous lives on a healthier [...]
Women in Science
Inspiring the next generation in STEM, Frontiers sponsors Potenti’elle en Science event
Research publisher Frontiers is a participating sponsor of the Potenti’elle en Science event taking place on 9 February 2023 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Hosted by the [...]
Hertha Ayrton Lights the Way – The Forgotten Engineer
We invite you to read the (forgotten) story of Hertha Ayrton! [...]
Margaret M. Crane – How One Idea Impacted Women around The World
We invite you to read the compelling (forgotten) story of Margaret M. Crane. [...]
Dr. Marian Diamond – My Love Affair with the Brain
We invite you to read the compelling story of one of the founders of modern neuroscience: Marian Diamond. [...]
Celebrating International Day of Women & Girls in Science – blog launch and event sponsorship
Frontiers is happy to announce we are supporting International Day of Women and Girls in Science in two ways this year. Find out more. [...]
Inspiring Women in Technology
Desiree Galicher, Frontiers Director of Information Technology, reflects on International Women’s Day and her journey to a leadership role in technolog [...]
Thank you to the amazing women of Frontiers!
The 211 dedicated, creative, hard-working, innovative, passionate women at Frontiers are making high-quality science openly available to the world. Global gender [...]
New Research Topic to highlight the impact of female researchers in science
The Research Topic will specifically highlight women working in physics, chemistry and astronomy. [...]
Stereotypes still affect females’ career aspirations in STEM topics
Frontiers in Psychology study examines impact of gender stereotypes on the self-concept of female students in STEM subjects with females under-representation [...]
Girls’ confidence level, not math ability, hinders path to science degrees
When it comes to mathematics, girls rate their abilities markedly lower than boys, even when there is no observable difference between the two, according to Florida State University researchers. [...]
Empowering women to progress in traditionally male dominated fields
What are the factors that affect women from diverse backgrounds progressing in STEM fields? [...]
Frontiers CEO shortlisted for the EU Women Innovators Prize
Kamila Markram shortlisted for European Union Prize for Women Innovators – an award to showcase female entrepreneurs and women in research. [...]
The Conversation: Beliefs about innate talent may dissuade students from STEM
The study used data from 4,450 US adolescents to probe why some students shun math-intensive fields. Believing that solving tough math problems requires innate abilities might discourage students, the researchers reasoned. [...]