Despite the progress towards achieving gender balance over the last few decades, women are still under-represented in scientific research. In Europe only 14%¹ of senior academic roles are held by women, and worldwide only 33.3%² of scientific research; less than 4% of the Nobel prizes in science have ever been awarded to women. [1. She Figures, 2018; 2. Unesco Science Report, 2021].

Cnr Nano wants to recognise the critical role women and girls play in science and technology, and to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women.

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023, our institute celebrates the talent and contribution of its excellent female researchers. We invited our of female fellows and researchers to take a snapshot at their desks/labs and to write a short caption to tell their interests and what they love about their job. All the pictures and stories are collected here to visualise the rich skills, enthusiasm and commitment of female scientists dedicated to nanoscience research.