The initiative recognizes women scientists and
their projects, this year focusing on environmental
sustainability
TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2024
/CNW/ - 3M is now accepting
registrations for its 25 Women in Science 2024 program, with one
big update: for the first time, the initiative is now open to
Canadian scientists. The 25 Women in Science Program aims to
highlight and celebrate women making a major impact in the world of
STEM. This year will focus on those whose work is focused on
environmental sustainability.
Environmental sustainability, the ability to maintain the
balance and health of ecosystems and natural resources over the
long term so that current and future generations can meet their
needs without compromising the ability of future generations to do
the same, has long been a focus for Canada as a country.
This years 25 Women in Science program will prioritize projects
on the circular economy, carbon footprint reduction, water
management, energy, land use, climate change and ecosystem
protection, among others.
"In an economy increasingly driven by innovation, Canada's demand for talent with STEM skills
will only continue to increase," said Adriana Rius, Brand & Communications
Director for 3M Americas. "The 25
Women in Science program aims to highlight the extraordinary women
who are making contributions in sustainability. Inspiring a new
generation of women in STEM will not only prepare them for the
future but will have a positive impact on Canadian innovation."
According to 3M's 2023 State of Science Index, 91 per cent of
Canadians agreed that STEM professionals can help us solve the
problems of tomorrow, though 90 per cent of those surveyed felt
women were a source of untapped potential in the STEM
workforce.
The Index also revealed that 92 per cent of Canadians are
concerned about the consequences of climate change, and 90 per cent
believe science can help minimize the effects of climate
change.
A jury of representatives from 3M's Research & Development
divisions will evaluate the entries and select the top submissions
in their region. Then this short list will go to a regional expert
in the areas of science, research, innovation, sustainability, and
entrepreneurship to select the winners.
The goal of the program is to highlight, amplify and provide
further visibility for the selected 25 women scientists and their
projects. The recipients will receive recognition from 3M, and will gain visibility for the projects in
traditional media (written press) and online (media, web, social,
blogs) including social networks from 3M, among others, and inclusion of the projects
in the digital book "25 Women in Science 2024," including a new
illustration developed for each scientist and their project.
Registration closes on February 27,
2024, and the winners will be announced on March 20, 2024, for International Women's Month.
To find out more about the new edition of this program, the
criteria, regulations and to register, visit
https://news.3mcanada.ca/25-women-in-science
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