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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · 9h

Over a third of mothers in STEMM experience maternity bias, and fathers who share caregiving face stigma too. Follow our #BreakTheBiasSTEMM campaign to raise awareness & push for change–so no one has to choose between family or career. #MotherhoodPenalty #WomenInSTEMM #AcademicParents

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · 5d

Read our latest #SciMomJourney from Inês B. Moreira. Her inspiring journey shows that motherhood during a PhD is possible with shared parenting & a supervisor’s support. Inês is a mom of twin girls and a PhD candidate in cancer glycobiology.👇
https://www.mothersinscience.com/journeys/ins-b-moreira

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · 13d

Meet more of our 2025 Caregiver Travel Grant winners!
Inês – Cancer glycobiologist & twin mum in Germany
Irene – Solo mum & green energy researcher in Spain
Paula – Manatee conservationist & mum of 1 in Brazil
Powered by our amazing community.
#WomenInSTEM #CaregiverGrant #AcademicMums

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · 14d

Meet 3 of our 2025 Caregiver Travel Grant recipients!
These amazing mothers in STEMM are breaking barriers while advancing science:
Edith👉Clean water researcher in Kenya
Rachel👉Diabetes & pregnancy care advocate in Australia
Ida Armelle👉Malaria/virology PhD in Cameroon
#CaregiverGrant #WomenInSTEM

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · 15d

Announcing the 2025 Caregiver Travel Grant recipients! 10 incredible #mothersinSTEMM have been awarded €250 to support caregiving while attending conferences. Thank you to our amazing community for making this possible! Read more 👉 www.mothersinscience.com/caregiver-tr...
#WomenInSTEM

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · 16d

Join our team! We’re looking for volunteers to join our team & help advocate for #mothersinSTEMM. If you're passionate about our mission, can commit 2h/week & have experience with social media and/or writing & editing, get in touch!
Let us know 👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#WomenInSTEM

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Sep 8

Meet Luria Leslie Founou, a researcher in maternal health based in Cameroon. In her #SciMomJourney, she explains how despite lacking role models, she successfully did her PhD while raising her children. #PhDMama #WomenInSTEM
www.mothersinscience.com/journeys/lur...

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jul 29

Missed our #FathersWhoCare event? The recording is now live! Hear powerful stories from dads in STEMM on caregiving, challenging norms & supporting gender equality. Let’s keep the conversation going. Watch now: tinyurl.com/2cu6tr27 🔗 More: www.mothersinscience.com/dads

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jul 1

We’re honored our #FathersWhoCare campaign was featured [email protected], amplifying our mission and raising awareness of the critical, yet often invisible, role that fathers play in caregiving. Read & share to keep the conversation going: www.nature.com/articles/d41... @maastrichtu.bsky.social

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 30

As our #FathersWhoCare campaign ends, the message is clear: real change will only come when we stand together, united in one loud, unstoppable voice. Join us to help create a world where care is valued at every level of society. 🔗 Explore resources & share your story: www.mothersinscience.com/dads

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 26

Meet #SciDad Andrew Myles- Director of R&D @NRC_CNRC & dad of 4. He challenged traditional norms by taking extended parental leave. “I see firsthand how often young professionals are forced to make difficult choices between caregiving and career advancement.” #AcademicParents

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 26

Meet the dads who are challenging old norms and shaping a more equal future. Watch our new video and share widely to help normalize caregiving. www.tiktok.com/@mothersinsc...
#FathersWhoCare #AcademicDads #ParentsinScience @awisnational.bsky.social @scwist.ca @maastrichtu.bsky.social

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 24

Meet #SciDad Tauseef Mushtaq-Researcher in Telecommunication Networks & dad of 1. His journey embraces caregiving. “My journey as a father has made me a better human. A better partner. And yes, a better scientist.” www.mothersinscience.com/journeys/tau...
#FathersWhoCare

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 23

👩‍🔧 Happy #INWED2025! Today we celebrate women engineers driving innovation worldwide. But representation still lags:
In the UK 16.5% of engineers are women
In the US Just 14%, earning ~80–89% of what men do
We must break the barriers.
#TogetherWeEngineer #WomenInEngineering #STEMEquity

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 20

Parenting isn’t a ‘distraction’ from science–it’s part of the journey. When we normalize fathers taking parental leave, we make it easier for women to stay in STEMM too. Check this space for real examples of workplace stigma faced by #FathersInSTEM. #FathersWhoCare

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 20

Mothers face formidable systemic barriers to career advancement, but fathers in STEMM also pay a price for caregiving–whether it's taking parental leave, requesting flexibility, or simply speaking up. Follow this space for real stories of workplace stigma faced by #FathersInSTEMM. #FathersWhoCare

Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 19

👕 Just dropped: merch that celebrates #FathersWhoCare. For the dads in STEMM who show up at home & in the lab. All proceeds fund our work to create a more equitable future for caregivers. Shop now to support our mission: www.mothersinscience.com/shop
#AcademicParents #SciDad

Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 19

Join our online panel TODAY @ 10:30AM ET for an open, honest dialogue about equal caregiving, paternity leave, advocacy & male allyship. 🔗 Register here: www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
#FathersWhoCare #AcademicDads #FathersinSTEMM

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 19

For our #FathersWhoCare campaign, we asked fathers in STEMM who are modeling equitable caregiving to reflect on the challenges of breaking gender norms and what it means to show up fully for their families. Watch video: youtu.be/ptkI-N0NPYc?...
#FathersinSTEMM
@awisnational.bsky.social

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 18

Our #FathersWhoCare campaign unites 16 partners worldwide to highlight the urgent need for greater male participation in caregiving & gender equality conversations. Join us on 19th July for an open, honest dialogue about equal caregiving & male allyship. 👉 www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 18

Meet #SciDad Anibrata Pal, researcher in QSE & cyber security @MIND_Research. He shares facing stigma for being an involved father. “I was repeatedly told I was “too involved”, as if prioritizing my daughter came at the expense of professional commitment.” www.mothersinscience.com/journeys/ani...

Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 17

Real change needs everyone. For our #FathersWhoCare campaign, we’re proud to launch a Toolkit for Allies- a brief, user-friendly guide with practical steps for advancing gender equality–at home, work or your community. 📘 Read and share: www.mothersinscience.com/dads#toolkit @scwist.ca

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 17

Today we launch #FathersWhoCare - because dads matter, too. 1 in 10 dads face depression or anxiety during the perinatal period, yet they’re often left out of the conversation. On #IFMHD, we call for better #FathersMentalHealth support.
👉 ifmhd.org/resources-and-information

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 17

"Equal parenting wasn’t just our goal–it was our foundation." Meet #SciDad Adrian Liston, Prof of pathology at @Cambridge_Uni, sharing the importance of co-parenting & how he challenged norms to be fully present for his family. Read: www.mothersinscience.com/journeys/adr... #FathersWhoCare

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Mothers in Science @mothersinsci.bsky.social · Jun 16

This #FathersDay, we’re excited to launch #FathersWhoCare, a global campaign uniting 16 partners to normalize caregiving & inspire men to champion gender equality. Together, we’re building a world where caregiving is valued and shared by all. 👉 www.mothersinscience.com/dads

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