Science is critical to addressing the social and environmental challenges that confront us. The world needs science more than ever, and science needs everyone – including women. 

Makes sense, right? And yet, according to the 2015 UNESCO Science Report, women account for only 28% of researchers across the world, and are even less represented at the higher echelons of decision-making.

Women are interested and capable in STEM, so why such underrepresentation? Largely because of the persistence of gender stereotypes and biases.

The Ontario Science Centre is adding its voice to International Day of Women and Girls in Science, advocating publicly for parity in science for women.

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