About this Research Topic
We are delighted to present the Frontiers in Neuroscience "Women in Sleep and Circadian Rhythms" article collection.
At present, less 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, the Sleep and Circadian Rhythms 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 highlights advances in the field of sleep and circadian rhythms to further aid our understanding of the field and will therefore welcome:
• General perspectives on a specific field of research inspired, started or sparked by a woman
• Studies led by women
• Articles celebrating outstanding female researchers and their contributions to sleep and circadian rhythm research
We strongly encourage the submission of manuscripts where the lead and/or corresponding author is female, and we recommend early career researchers to team up with senior female colleagues. However, we will welcome the submission of any article within the scope above irrespective of gender.
This Research Topic is part of the Women in Sleep series. Other titles in this series are:
• Women in Precision Sleep Medicine
• Women in Insomnia
• Women in Sleep and Breathing
• Women in Sleep, Behavior and Mental Health
• Women in Pediatric and Adolescent Sleep
At present, less 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, the Sleep and Circadian Rhythms 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 highlights advances in the field of sleep and circadian rhythms to further aid our understanding of the field and will therefore welcome:
• General perspectives on a specific field of research inspired, started or sparked by a woman
• Studies led by women
• Articles celebrating outstanding female researchers and their contributions to sleep and circadian rhythm research
We strongly encourage the submission of manuscripts where the lead and/or corresponding author is female, and we recommend early career researchers to team up with senior female colleagues. However, we will welcome the submission of any article within the scope above irrespective of gender.
This Research Topic is part of the Women in Sleep series. Other titles in this series are:
• Women in Precision Sleep Medicine
• Women in Insomnia
• Women in Sleep and Breathing
• Women in Sleep, Behavior and Mental Health
• Women in Pediatric and Adolescent Sleep
Keywords: sleep, circadian rhythms, Women
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
