More than half of all NASB researchers are women
About how many women are among the researchers of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, during the first Forum of Women Scientists "The Role of Women in Science and Science".
The number of women among the researchers of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus during the first Forum of women scientists “The role of women in science and education” was told to journalists by the Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vladimir Karanik. Details are reported by sb.by correspondent.
- In many areas, we can safely say that Belarusian science has a female face. And in those areas that have always seemed masculine, it is physics, mathematics, about 30 percent of researchers are women. And in general, they are already more than 50% of all researchers of the Academy of Sciences. Most of all – in the humanitarian areas – literature, culture, art, in biological directions, in biotechnology, medicine.
He added:
- We see that the potential of our Belarusian women is enormous. All conditions have been created in the country so that they can fully implement it, be it science, medicine, education, mechanical engineering. But it's great because women are still women, they discipline us, they inspire us.
General Director of the State Scientific and Production Association “Chemical Synthesis and Biotechnology”, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Emilia Kolomiets said that being the only female academician in Belarus is very responsible:
- Because you know that you have to always be on top of it, which is very important. And it is very important that this is not just some kind of formal height, but that it be supported by real, practical results. You have to fight your whole life, I would say. After all, any scientific achievement requires a huge effort. In addition, today my activity is aimed at ensuring that young people are provided with equipment and reagents, so that they work using modern technologies. We have young people who are actively engaged in science and work because if they have a base, they can make scientific discoveries. When interacting with other organizations, the right selection of topics projects are implemented in production, competitive products appear.
According to Emilia Kolomiets, the forum provides a unique opportunity for acquaintances, communication, exchange of views, which will contribute to the further development of research potential. About 300 participants gathered the first forum of women scientists in Minsk
