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About the goals and objectives of the first forum of women scientists “The role of women in science and education”, which is held today in Minsk, said the Chairman of the Belarusian Union of women Olga Shpilevskaya. Details are reported by the correspondent sb.by.

- For the first time, we are holding a forum of women scientists under the auspices of the Belarusian Union of Women. I think it is especially important that it begins its work here, within the walls of the Academy of Sciences of Belarus. Our land has always been a land of talents, people were born and formed here, for whom knowledge became not just a profession, but the meaning of life, people with the desire to learn, create and transmit their knowledge to the next generations. Among them are many women who in different eras proved that talent knows no boundaries, and the desire for knowledge can be ahead of its time. And let it go on.

The head of the BCJ noted that Belarusian women work in all fields of science: medicine, biology, physics and chemistry, agricultural and technical sciences, information technologies, humanitarian disciplines. Compatriots lead research teams, lead departments and laboratories, create scientific schools, educate new generations of specialists.

- We are here today to talk about these women, those who have made history and those who are making it before our very eyes. To talk about the future, about what science will be tomorrow, what discoveries will change our lives and who will create them, what opportunities we must give to the younger generation so that their talents can be realized. Today’s forum is not just about the role of women in science and education, it is a conversation about human potential, the continuity and future of our country, said Olga Shpilevskaya.

- But one thing remains unchanged: any development begins with a person who knows how to think, ask questions and strive to find answers to them. Behind each of our achievements are hundreds and thousands of women who daily do research, teach, work with students and graduate students, write scientific papers, conduct experiments, defend dissertations, manage projects. Most importantly, they pass on their knowledge to the next generation. That is why the role of women in science is much more than statistics show. In my opinion, there are no male and female discoveries in science at all, there is knowledge, talent, professionalism, work and responsibility to society, Olga Shpilevskaya shared her opinion. Therefore, today’s forum is not a confrontation between women and men, on the contrary, it is a conversation about how to create conditions together under which every talent can be fully realized. Supporting scientific work and creating opportunities for professional growth is a common task.

The BSJ Chair specifically addressed young women who are just starting out in science:

- Don’t be afraid to set yourself the most difficult tasks, ask questions, look for answers, make mistakes and search again. The scientific path is rarely as simple as any other. But it is perseverance, the ability to continue searching, and belief in the significance of one’s work that ultimately results. The role of older generations of scientists is particularly important. The dialogue of generations should be one of the important topics of our conversation today.

Olga Shpilevskaya emphasized that for the BCJ issues of education, professional realization of women, support for young specialists and the disclosure of human potential are important areas of work. That is why such platforms as today’s are of special importance for public association.

- It is not just specialists who meet here – ideas meet here, professional ties are formed, there is an opportunity to hear each other, see new prospects for cooperation and start projects that will continue far beyond today. Let this first forum be the beginning of a good tradition – to unite scientists, teachers, researchers and experts for an open professional dialogue, exchange of experience and the birth of new ideas. Let every young researcher have the opportunity to find her mentor, let every talented scientist have the opportunity to realize her idea, let scientific work always be surrounded by respect, and knowledge - demanded by society. And let there be people among those who are in the hall whose names will become part of the history of Belarusian science. Chupris: Women play a significant role in the development of Belarusian science