Celebrating Women’s Voices, Power, and Potential in Science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed annually on February 11, was established by the United Nations to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the critical role women and girls play in science and technology—and the need to ensure they have opportunities to lead and thrive.

Looking for a quick, actionable way to acknowledge the International Day of Women & Girls in Science? This post gives you a fast, DIY DEI tip you can apply right now.

Why This Holiday Matters

The International Day of Women & Girls in Science is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action for inclusive workplaces. Here’s how it connects to DEI:

✅ It highlights the persistent gender gap in STEM fields, where women and girls remain underrepresented.
✅ It challenges stereotypes and biases that discourage women and girls from entering or staying in scientific careers.
✅ It promotes the inclusion of diverse voices and lived experiences in scientific research and innovation.
✅ It encourages organizations to build environments that truly support, advance, and retain women in STEM.

Bringing this lens into your workplace helps disrupt exclusion and creates space for more equitable, future-shaping innovation.

One Inclusive Celebration Idea

Host a “Women in STEM Spotlight” Session.

Here’s how:

Invite team members to share stories or short reflections about women scientists who’ve inspired them—past or present.

Provide prompts like:

• “Who is a woman in science that’s shaped your thinking or career path?”
• “What’s one breakthrough by a woman in STEM that changed how we work or live?”

Facilitate an inclusive, informal conversation—virtual or in-person—where all team members are welcome to contribute.

This quick activity builds awareness, honors impact, and sparks dialogue about what real inclusion in science looks like today.

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Pause & Reflect

How is your workplace actively supporting and advancing women and girls in science—and how could it do more?