The world is wonderful because of science, and science is beautiful because of women.
On April 27, the 2024 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference - Global Women in Science and Technology Innovation Forum with the theme of "Stimulating Her Vitality and Creating New Kinetic Energy" was held at the Zhongguancun International Innovation Center. Women need to be treated equally under the same conditions, women in science and technology play a more important role in the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, and science is beautiful because of women.
At present, there are about 40 million female scientific and technological workers in China, accounting for about 45% of the total number of scientific and technological workers. Scientific and technological innovation has become a key variable in reshaping the world pattern and creating the future of mankind.
Chengtong Yau, the first Chinese winner of the Fields Medal, the highest award in international mathematics: Establish a system to make women scientists feel respected
Yau Chengtong said that the most cutting-edge research in science is not cultivated in a greenhouse, but is often obtained through hard work. We need to create a system in which women scientists, when they do their first-class work, feel that they are respected not because of their gender, but because of their hard work in science.
Yau said that the rapid development and breakthroughs in mathematics, especially artificial intelligence, in the past few decades, have enabled us to process large amounts of data effectively and in a timely manner, while fields closely related to human beings, such as life sciences and medicine, are also on the eve of breakthroughs. On the mainland, as gender equality views and policies take root in the scientific community, I believe that more women will join the ranks of scientists in the future. They lead the way, go hand in hand with men, add luster to Chinese and world civilization, and make great contributions to the well-being of all mankind.
Irina Bokova, former Director-General of UNESCO, brings together "her" wisdom to promote more equal participation of women in science and technology in all countries
Irina Bokova said that in this world, countless girls and women have the ability to make scientific discoveries, challenge the unknown, and use their talents and curiosity to make the world a better place, and the world needs to give them full support and opportunities to realize their dreams.
Irina Bokova said that in 2016, the United Nations declared February 11 as the International Day for Women and Girls and Science, with the aim of encouraging more girls and women to participate in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as we know it today.
According to available data, there is no significant gap between boys and girls in science and mathematics, but unfortunately women are still underrepresented in STEM professions and careers, with only 28% of engineering graduates, 22% of AI graduates, and less than one-third of the global tech workforce. Women and girls have enormous potential to drive scientific change and are indispensable for accelerating progress towards the goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, yet women's participation in STEM fields remains low. In the future, we will focus on the current situation of women's participation in scientific research around the world, explore ways to promote more equal participation of women in scientific and technological innovation from all over the world, and jointly build a more open and inclusive international scientific and technological cooperation ecosystem.
Tu Youyou, China's first Nobel laureate in physiology or medicine: The world is wonderful because of science Science is beautiful because of women
Tu Youyou said that the world is wonderful because of science, and science is beautiful because of women. Scientific and technological innovation has become a key variable in reshaping the world pattern and creating the future of mankind.
As a female scientific and technological worker, Tu Youyou is pleased to see that more and more women are devoting themselves to the practice of scientific and technological innovation, taking root in basic research, concentrating on technological research, creating a large number of scientific and technological achievements that have attracted worldwide attention, contributing "her" strength to the development of global science and technology, and writing a chapter of the times of "women do not let women have eyebrows".
Tu Youyou said that at present, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation has provided valuable historical opportunities and broad development space for scientific and technological workers. This forum is an important measure for the All-China Women's Federation and other departments to implement the women's action of scientific and technological innovation, and is a good platform to promote the exchange and cooperation of global women in science and technology. It is hoped that more and more young people will take over the baton of scientific and technological innovation, love science, devote themselves to science, continue to explore the fascinating frontiers of science and technology, and make unremitting efforts to promote science and technology to benefit mankind and create a better future.
An Siqi, Director of UN Women's Office in China: Eliminate Institutional Discrimination and Protect Women's Rights and Interests
An Siqi said that women's equal participation in scientific and technological innovation still needs to be further improved. Around the world, most of the designers, creators, and inventors of current projects are men. To solve this problem, we need to encourage more women to participate. "We should strengthen policies to put an end to systemic discrimination. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that appropriate legislative and policy frameworks are in place to better protect women's rights and interests. ”
In response to these problems, Ellsiqi proposed two solutions. The first is daycare services, childcare services. There is a desire for better childcare services in the technology sector, especially in areas where women are under-involved. The second is education, men should be more involved in housework, should have a more equal ability to share housework, and this is how society should be now. "As UN Women, we support civil society and governments around the world to develop better standards and institutional frameworks. In terms of women's capacity building, we provide data to support policy decisions. ”
Wang Yaping, a heroic astronaut and part-time vice chairman of the All-China Women's Federation: The power of the times, the power of dreams, the power of the team, and the power of the family are the driving forces for us to continuously achieve innovation and breakthroughs
Wang Yaping said that every step on the road to growth is supported by positive forces, and this strength is multifaceted and multi-angle.
The good era, good platform and good opportunities for China's development have given Wang Yaping the opportunity to realize his dreams, or even surpass them. In Wang Yaping's view, the driving force for his continuous innovation and breakthroughs comes from the power of the times, the power of dreams, the power of the team, and the power of the family. From one person for one day to many people for many days, from short-term flights to long-term stays, and then to the completion of a space station, China's space industry has made remarkable achievements. In the new era of great leaps and bounds, astronauts will have more opportunities and stages to pursue and realize their dreams. Behind every successful flight of astronauts, there are countless unknown scientific and technological workers who are fully supportive.
Wang Yaping said that choosing the aerospace industry means sacrifice and dedication. Due to work, there is very little time to spend with his family and children, but his family has no complaints and wholeheartedly supports and accompanies him. It is with the power of the times, dreams, teams and families that we can continue to achieve innovative breakthroughs.