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The
French Women & Science association
Following
the pioneering studies by Huguette Delavault on the overall situation
of women in science and the observation that women were notably absent
at various important decision levels in science and technology, a group
of women from various science disciplines and professional backgrounds
founded the association "Women & Science."
The
association "Women & Science" is a full member of the European
Platform of Women Scientists (EPWS)
and is represented on its present Board of Administration. |
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Goals:
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To
improve the position of women in science and technology, both in the
public and private sectors.
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To promote a positive image of science and of women in science among
women.
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To encourage more young people, and particularly women, to study science
or technology and pursue careers in these disciplines.
Membership
includes:
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Any
person, woman and man, scientist
and non-scientist, living in France or other countries, who
shares the goals of the association. The majority of the
members work in public research, education or engineering, and live
in France.
- Sister associations.
- Science
institutions and schools of higher education.
Activities:
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Numerous
role model presentations in secondary schools, presentation stands
at the Science Festival and Women's Day, conferences for teachers
and for the general public, production of documents for teenagers
and for teachers to advertise and amplify these actions (see Section
'actions' => 'actions
en milieu scolaire')
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Advising institutions and companies on policies concerning women.
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Participation
in several major national committees.
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Setting up contacts with similar European and international associations.
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Regular
Sponsors:
Institutions
Enterprises
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