In a world where TikTok and Instagram influencers often serve as the primary role models for young people, is there still room for scientific authorities? Especially women who can inspire future generations of girls (and boys) to see them as figures worth emulating?
In the new podcast series launched as part of the "Girls to Science" project, we showcase the profiles of remarkable Polish female scientists, proving that there is a place in social media for scientific influencers too.
Episode #1: Prof. Marta Gmurek – "Water Is Fascinating!"
Can you save the world from your laboratory? Prof. Marta Gmurek, the youngest professor at Łódź University of Technology, demonstrates that it’s possible. Not only is she developing groundbreaking water purification technologies to remove harmful biological substances, but she also mentors girls aspiring to STEM careers, showing them how they can become scientific superheroes.
Tune in to FEM in STEM, a podcast by the Perspektywy Educational Foundation, produced as part of the "Women in Science" project with support from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Hosted by Magda Gacyk, the podcast features conversations with inspiring female scientists.
🎧 Listen to the first episode here: https://youtu.be/9UyQvl7q4EI?si=WrdYLZ7bPkaOuq5O
The goal of the FEM in STEM podcast series is to promote science among women and girls, inspire them to pursue scientific careers, and raise awareness about the significant role of women in science. We aim to popularize science and shine a spotlight on women scientists.
The "Women in Science!" project, under which this podcast series is produced, targets high school graduates, university students, and doctoral candidates in technical and STEM fields, as well as female scientists in STEM disciplines.
Currently, we are accepting applications for mentors and mentees for the program.
About the Project
The "Women in Science! Encouraging Women to Pursue Research Careers in Technical and STEM Fields" project is run by the Perspektywy Educational Foundation and funded by the state budget under the Minister of Science's Social Responsibility of Science II - Popularization of Science program.
