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The Advice I Wish I'd Received: IDWGS 2025

Professor Eleanor Stride from @oxengsci.bsky.social on maintaining a sense of wonder and discovery!

#WomenInScience #IDWGS2025
Stay in touch with your inner four-year-old: never stop asking WHY? Eleanor Stride. Photo: Mark Mallet (EPSRC)
February 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
mplsoxford.bsky.social
The Advice I Wish I'd Received: IDWGS 2025

Professor Tamsin Mather from @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social highlights the importance of taking time off to recharge and stay creative. Ideas don't just form in the lab.

#WomenInScience #IDWGS2025
A career is a marathon not a sprint and there will be times things feel they are going better than others or where the rest of life has to take priority. Be patient when things feel tough. Taking time off is so important, not just because work isn’t everything, but also to stay creative. I have had some of my best ideas on my bike, my kayak, up a mountain or just pottering at home! Tamsin Mather
February 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
mplsoxford.bsky.social
The Advice I Wish I'd Received: IDWGS 2025

Professor Daniela Bortoletto from @oxfordphysics.bsky.social offers a reminder that it is okay to set boundaries rather than feel obligated to take on every task.

#WomenInScience #IDWGS2025
I wish someone had told me that it's okay to say no and set boundaries. You don’t need to feel obligated to take on every task, especially those disproportionately assigned to women. Focus on roles that support your scientific and professional growth. Daniela Bortoletto
February 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
mplsoxford.bsky.social
The Advice I Wish I'd Received: IDWGS 2025

Professor Erin Saupe from @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social describes the strength in admitting you were wrong and trying again!

#WomenInScience #IDWGS2025
I wish I would have realised sooner that it’s OK to be wrong in science, and that admitting you were wrong is a strength, not a weakness. Science should be about testing your assumptions and re-thinking paradigms, not just ‘getting things right’. Erin Saupe
February 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
mplsoxford.bsky.social
The Advice I Wish I'd Received: IDWGS 2025

Professor Alison Etheridge from @oxfordstatistics.bsky.social and the Mathematical Institute with an important reminder that you won't be the only person who doesn't know the answer. Ask – other people will be grateful too!

#WomenInScience #IDWGS2025
In spite of appearances, everyone is insecure, no-one knows everything, and no-one will judge you for asking what feels like a stupid question. Most of the people in the room probably wanted to ask the same thing themselves, but were too embarrassed to do so; asking will win you many friends! Alison Etheridge
February 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
mplsoxford.bsky.social
The Advice I Wish I'd Received: IDWGS 2025

Professor Susanna-Assunta Sansone from @oxengsci.bsky.social and the Oxford e-Research Centre describes the rewards from inspiring and growing others if a leadership role is your calling.

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If a leadership role is your calling, arm yourself with passion and ferocious kindness. Expect nothing. The true rewards are in inspiring and growing others, collaborating and building bridges. Susanna-Assunta Sansone
February 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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The Advice I Wish I'd Received: IDWGS 2025

Professor Amy Dickman, @wildcru.bsky.social Director at the University of Oxford, highlights the importance of partnerships in science and working smarter... 🦁

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Two lionesses drinking. ‘Collaboration is key for advancing in science – and life! The traditional ‘egos and logos’ approach is frustrating and counter-productive: building meaningful partnerships is far better. You achieve more, for less individual work – a definite win-win!’ Amy Dickman
February 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The Advice I Wish I'd Received: IDWGS 2025

Professor Christl Donnelly, Head of Department at @OxfordStats, points to the research magic (and fun) collaborations can bring.

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Collaboration is where the magic happens. Find a group with open minds, diverse perspectives, ambition and mutual respect. You'll all go further (and have fun along the way). Christl Donnelly
February 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
mplsoxford.bsky.social
The Advice I Wish I'd Received: IDWGS 2025

Professor Milner-Gulland from @biology.ox.ac.uk recommends seeking advice from senior researchers and the rewards of collaboration across career stages.

#WomenInScience #IDWGS2025
It's scary to ask for feedback and advice from senior people, especially when you're not confident that your work is good enough. I wish I'd known that equal and fun collaborations across career stages are possible, seeking advice can be a positive experience, and that senior people might find engaging with a student on their research to be the best part of their day. Photo: John Cairns
February 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
mplsoxford.bsky.social
The Advice I Wish I'd Received: IDWGS 2025

This year, on the tenth anniversary of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked scientists from across the MPLS Division about the advice they wish they had received at the beginning of their careers...
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February 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
mpi-bio-fml.bsky.social
Celebrating 10 years of @unesco.org's Int'l Day of #WomenInScience ! We are fortunate to have this inspiring team of leaders. We're proud to champion their contributions to science, along with those from our Postdocs, Technicians, PhD & masters students at MPI-Bio & the FML in Tübingen. #IDWGS2025
February 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
ox.ac.uk
'No one will judge you for asking what feels like a stupid question.'

For #IDWGS2025, the Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division asked scientists from across the faculty about the advice they wish they had received at the beginning of their careers ⬇️
Prof Dame Alison Etheridge: 'In spite of appearances, everyone is insecure and no-one will judge you for asking what feels like a stupid question. Most people in the room probably wanted to ask the same thing but were too embarrassed - asking will win you many friends!' Prof Erin Saupe: I wish I would have realised sooner that it's OK to be wrong in science, and that admitting you were wrong is a strength, not a weakness. Science should be about testing your assumptions and re-thinking paradigms, not just 'getting things right'. Prof Daniela Bortoletto: 'That it's okay to say no and set boundaries. You don't need to feel obligated to take on every task, especially those disproportionately assigned to women. Focus on roles that support your scientific and professional growth.' Prof Tamsin Mather: 'A career is a marathon not a sprint and there will be times things feel better than others or where life has priority. Be patient when things feel tough. Taking time off is so important, not just because work isn't everything, but to stay creative. I've had my best ideas on my bike, kayak, or up a mountain!'
February 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
danielkarthe.bsky.social
On the occasion of #IDWGS2025, I would like to congratulate two outstanding female leaders I encountered in my own academic career: @ununiversity.bsky.social #FLORES Director Edel Guenther and GMIT Rector Battsengel Baatar. Happy #IDWGS2025!
February 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
ifstnews.bsky.social
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🌟 At IFST, we’re proud to support women in food science and technology, from groundbreaking research to inspiring the next generation.

#WomenInScience #IDWGS2025 #WomenInSTEM
February 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
talentacquisition.bsky.social
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🌟 #WomenInSTEM #IDWGS2025 #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM Let's celebrate and empower the incredible contributions of women and girls in science. Together, we can achieve anything!
romazayats.bsky.social romazayats.bsky.social @romazayats.bsky.social · Feb 11
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! #WomenInSTEM #IDWGS2025 #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM We can do it!
February 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
rachelga.bsky.social
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!👩‍🔬

In honour of this day, I wrote my first blog post for @womeninneurouk.bsky.social! 💖

Check it out here: www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/post/from-st...

#IDWGS #IDWGS2025
February 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
ninadavtian.bsky.social
FYI the latest addition to my biomarker Starter Pack (go.bsky.app/RC38uDF) is this 👩‍🔬! 👇🏻
@leafwax.bsky.social’s first-authored and co-authored papers not only involve leaf waxes, but also algal, archaeal, and bacterial lipids!
#InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #IDWGS #IDWGS2025
leafwax.bsky.social Jessica Tierney @leafwax.bsky.social · Jan 25
Hi 👋 I made it over here. My handle is as on the former T/X platform: leafwax. Why? Because I sling ancient leaf waxes to learn about past climate changes to better inform our future. Looking forward to conversations here about science...also food, nature, pets, birds :)
February 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
ninadavtian.bsky.social
On this #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience, here is a great story presented in two papers led by a 👩‍🔬 (Jingjing Guo) and last authored by another 👩‍🔬 (Francien Peterse).
Paper #1: doi.org/10.5194/cp-2...
Paper #2: doi.org/10.1016/j.or...
🧪 ⚒️ 🦣 👩‍🔬
#PaleoSky
#GDGTs #brGDGTs
#IDWGS #IDWGS2025
Towards quantitative reconstruction of past monsoon precipitation based on tetraether membrane lipids in Chinese loess
Abstract. Variations in the oxygen isotope composition (δ18O) of cave speleothems and numerous proxy records from loess–paleosol sequences have revealed past variations in East Asian monsoon (EAM) int...
doi.org
February 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
drdeannasanter.bsky.social
Happy #IDWGS2025! 👩‍🔬👩🏻‍🔬👩🏽‍🔬👩🏾‍🔬👩🏿‍🔬
A day I happily share with my birthday🎂
Let's continue to promote #womeninSTEM!
I ❤️ working with our awesome #WISDOM group here at UManitoba & the #SCWIST Quantum Leaps program plus I am lucky to work with great women in my lab & across @umanitoba.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
thesampsonlab.bsky.social
Here’s to all of the amazing women and girls in science. 👏🧬🔬 Our lab is filled with inspiring women who advance our understanding of nephrotic syndrome every day and help pave the way for girls who want to explore STEM.

#womeninscience #girlsinscience #IDWGS2025
@kidneyomicsamps.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
joaquinbarroso.bsky.social
From curiosity there’ll be amazement. For all.

#11F #WomenInSTEM #GirlsInSTEM #IDWGS2025
February 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
meghanazad.bsky.social
In honour of today - the International Day for Women & Girls in Science - I am resharing this oldie-but-goodie: a Girls in Science talk from my lab back in 2021.

youtu.be/P6yGyZ5TpSI?...

#GirlsInSTEM #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience #IDWGS2025
Azad Lab Girls in Science Team Talk - May 2021
YouTube video by THRiVE Discovery Lab
youtu.be
February 12, 2025 at 2:54 AM
integranxt.bsky.social
Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the incredible women in STEM shaping our world!

Learn more: www.unesco.org/en/days/wome...

#WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #STEMInnovation #IDWGS2025
February 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
katharinehubbard.bsky.social
Am *so* done with Women in STEM campaigns which centre white women (who were not paid for their time), and where any women of colour included are on precarious contracts. If you are struggling to find women of colour in STEM your campaign should say ‘we must do better and here is how’ #IDWGS2025
February 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM