[Call for Nominations] “For Women In Science” International Prize 2023
Share the post "[Call for Nominations] “For Women In Science” International Prize 2023"
By the L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO
#oceans #sciences #women
Created in 1998 by the L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), International Awards “for Women in Science” recognises and supports outstanding women in science around the world. Each year, five laureates are recognised for their contributions to the advancement of science, in the life sciences or physical sciences, mathematics and computer science.
The 2023 edition of the International Awards will nominate five outstanding scientific researchers in the fields of physical sciences, mathematics and computer science, working in the following regions:
- Africa and Arab States
- Asia – Pacific
- Europe
- Latin America and the Caribbeans
- North America
One candidate will be selected for each of these five regions, the determining factor being the place of work for at least 5 years and not the nationality of the candidate.
Timeline
- Closing date for applications: 31 May 2022
- Final selection of candidates: 30 September 2022
- Ceremony For Women in Science: March 2023 (to be confirmed)
Oceans Conference
The Oceans Conference opens a new chapter in global action for the oceans. Jointly organised by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, it aims to use science and innovation to deliver the solutions needed to achieve the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, including the goal of sustainable ocean protection.
[Call for Nominations] “For Women In Science” International Prize 2023
Created in 1998 by the L'Oréal Foundation and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), International Awards "for Women in Science" recognises and supports outstanding women in science around the world. Each year, five laureates are recognised for their contributions to the advancement of science, in the life sciences or physical sciences, mathematics and computer science.
Connecting Ocean Science to Society: An Emergency
In Brest, on 11 February 2022, at the invitation of the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, some forty heads of state and government met to make joint commitments to preserve the oceans.
A few more degrees could change the face of humanity
One, two, two and a half... only a few degrees more. But in concrete terms, should we be worried about these few extra degrees? What changes can global warming bring about?
A new French Priority Research Programme (PPR) to better protect the ocean
World Oceans Day on 8 June 2021 was an opportunity for the CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) and Ifremer (Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la MER) to mobilise the French scientific community around a new PPR (Programme Prioritaire de Recherche) targeting the ocean-climate ecosystem.
Birth of a Stakeholder Committee at the Ifremer
From next September, Ifremer (Institut Français de Recherche pour l’Exploitation de la MER) will set up a new Stakeholder Committee (CPP).
Podcast “Science and Research: From Expertise to the Public Sphere”
What if the health crisis could reintroduce science and scientific debate at the heart of society ?
share the article on social media