At present, fewer than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are discouraging girls and women from pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research. Science and gender equality are, however, essential to ensure sustainable development as highlighted by UNESCO. Although underrepresented, and often unacknowledged, female researchers have been crucial to scientific advances. In order to change traditional mindsets, gender equality must be promoted, stereotypes defeated, and girls and women should be encouraged to pursue STEM careers.
Therefore, Motor Neuroscience section is proud to shed a light on great female researchers and provide them with a platform to showcase their work and role in open science. This editorial initiative of particular relevance, led by Dr Julie Duque, Specialty Chief Editor of Motor Neuroscience, together with Dr Nadia Dominici, Dr Minji Lee, Dr Magdalena Letswaart, Dr Kate Wilmut and Dr Wei Zhang highlights advances in how the human brain controls muscles and coordinates movement.
Please note: to be considered for this collection, the the first and/or last author should be a researcher who identifies as female.
This Research Topic is part of the Women in Human Neuroscience series. Other titles in this series are:
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Women In Brain Imaging and Stimulation•
Women In Speech and Language •
Women In Brain-Computer Interfaces Please submit your article to the Research Topic that best suits the focus of your research.
At present, fewer than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are discouraging girls and women from pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research. Science and gender equality are, however, essential to ensure sustainable development as highlighted by UNESCO. Although underrepresented, and often unacknowledged, female researchers have been crucial to scientific advances. In order to change traditional mindsets, gender equality must be promoted, stereotypes defeated, and girls and women should be encouraged to pursue STEM careers.
Therefore, Motor Neuroscience section is proud to shed a light on great female researchers and provide them with a platform to showcase their work and role in open science. This editorial initiative of particular relevance, led by Dr Julie Duque, Specialty Chief Editor of Motor Neuroscience, together with Dr Nadia Dominici, Dr Minji Lee, Dr Magdalena Letswaart, Dr Kate Wilmut and Dr Wei Zhang highlights advances in how the human brain controls muscles and coordinates movement.
Please note: to be considered for this collection, the the first and/or last author should be a researcher who identifies as female.
This Research Topic is part of the Women in Human Neuroscience series. Other titles in this series are:
•
Women In Brain Imaging and Stimulation•
Women In Speech and Language •
Women In Brain-Computer Interfaces Please submit your article to the Research Topic that best suits the focus of your research.