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“It Is Time That We Write Our Own History in Science!” – Eva Maria Wara Alvarez Pari

Ulrike Böhm

“It Is Time That We Write Our Own History in Science!” – Eva Maria Wara Alvarez Pari

Interview with #LiNo17 young scientist Eva Maria Wara from Bolivia Interview with #LiNo17 young scientist Eva Maria Wara from Bolivia

Women Have Unique Qualities That Make Them Great Scientists, Says Hannah Noa Barad

Ulrike Böhm

Women Have Unique Qualities That Make Them Great Scientists, Says Hannah Noa Barad

#LiNo17 young scientist Hannah from Israel on her passion for science and women in research#LiNo17 young scientist Hannah from Israel on her passion for science and women in research

“The world deserves well-educated women.” – Ana Torres from Mexico

Ulrike Böhm

“The world deserves well-educated women.” – Ana Torres from Mexico

#LiNo17 participant Ana from Mexico was inspired by her parents to pursue a career in science. Now, she is a successful postdoc and her son loves math, too.#LiNo17 participant Ana from Mexico was inspired by her parents to pursue a career in science. Now, she is a successful postdoc and her son loves math, too.

“Always accept an opportunity,” Says Emma Danelius

Ulrike Böhm

“Always accept an opportunity,” Says Emma Danelius

The #LiNo17 young scientist and mother of two on how she fell in love with chemistryThe #LiNo17 young scientist and mother of two on how she fell in love with chemistry

Melania Zauri Wants to Pass On Her Enthusiasm for Science

Ulrike Böhm

Melania Zauri Wants to Pass On Her Enthusiasm for Science

The #LiNo17 young scientist on her career path and her advice for other women in scienceThe #LiNo17 young scientist on her career path and her advice for other women in science

“My best advice: don’t listen to advice.”

Brian Malow

“My best advice: don’t listen to advice.”

Video: Nobel Laureate Ada Yonath speaking with science comedian Brian MalowVideo: Nobel Laureate Ada Yonath speaking with science comedian Brian Malow

Society Needs to Move On from Stereotypical Gender Roles

Ulrike Böhm

Society Needs to Move On from Stereotypical Gender Roles

The #LiNo17 young scietist had to choose between a career in science and a job with more money and stability, but the answer was always clear.The #LiNo17 young scietist had to choose between a career in science and a job with more money and stability, but the answer was always clear.

Spotlight on Women in Research at #LiNo17

Ulrike Böhm

Spotlight on Women in Research at #LiNo17

In this interview series, some of the talented female young scientists of #LiNo17 answer questions about their career path, their passion for science, their struggles and successes and give advice to other women in research. In this interview series, some of the talented female young scientists of #LiNo17 answer questions about their career path, their passion for science, their struggles and successes, and they give advice to other women in research.

More Female Students Does Not Automatically Mean More Female Academics, Says Andreia de Almeida

Ulrike Böhm

More Female Students Does Not Automatically Mean More Female Academics, Says Andreia de Almeida

#LiNo17 young scientist Andreia de Almeida from Portugal on women in research#LiNo17 young scientist Andreia de Almeida from Portugal on women in research

“Learn from Your Failures,” Says Monika Patel

Ulrike Böhm

“Learn from Your Failures,” Says Monika Patel

#LiNo17 young scientist Monika from India on what motivated her to choose chemistry as a career and the qualities needed by female scientists#LiNo17 young scientist Monika from India on what motivated her to choose chemistry as a career and the qualities needed by female scientists

Andrea d’Aquino Didn’t Think She Would Ever Attend University

Ulrike Böhm

Andrea d’Aquino Didn’t Think She Would Ever Attend University

Now, the #LiNo17 participant is carrying out graduate research at Northwestern University, where she studies the interaction of metals with organic compounds. Now, the #LiNo17 participant is carrying out graduate research at Northwestern University, where she studies the interaction of metals with organic compounds.

Women in Research: Specific Funding Needed, Says Hira Khalid

Ulrike Böhm

Women in Research: Specific Funding Needed, Says Hira Khalid

The Assistant Professor from Pakistan and #LiNo17 young scientist stresses the need for more funding opportunities for women from developing countries.The Assistant Professor from Pakistan and #LiNo17 young scientist stresses the need for more funding opportunities for women from developing countries.