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 Pediatric and Adolescent 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 Pediatric and Adolescent Sleep 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 pediatric and adolescent sleep.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.• Women in Pediatric and Adolescent Sleep Volume I
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 Pediatric and Adolescent 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 Pediatric and Adolescent Sleep 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 pediatric and adolescent sleep.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.• Women in Pediatric and Adolescent Sleep Volume I