Celebrating EPA women in science
On 11 February, the EPA marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science by acknowledging some of the EPA's women in science.
The day celebrates the work of women in science and that of their colleagues around the world.
The UN’s focus this year is on 'Women and Girls in Science Leadership, a New Era for Sustainability'.
The UN stated that despite the progress made in recent decades, only one in three researchers globally is a woman.
This persistent gender disparity was the result of the numerous barriers that female scientists continue to face, all of which can discourage girls from pursuing scientific careers and hinder the progress of women in the field.
The EPA’s women in science who were profiled gave an insight into their background and what they enjoy about working at the EPA.
