ABOUT SCIENCE

 

ABOUT SCIENCE

One of the development goals determined by the United Nations until the year 2030 is to ensure gender equality all over the world. Accordingly, the United Nations General Assembly took a decision in 2015 and declared February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. In this way, it is aimed to understand the place and value of women in science and to give women more opportunities in the field of scientific research. There are thousands of women who have contributed to science in our country and world. Some of these are:

1) Tu Youyou: Pharmaceutical chemist Tu Youyou developed a very important method to malaria disease, inspired by traditional Chinese medicine. Thanks to his invention, millions of people's lives were saved. He won the Nobel prize in medicine in 2015.

2) Kiara Nirghin: Nirghin decided to take action after a drought in his country, South Africa. The super absorbent polymer which was invented by her can hold more than 100 times its own weight. The eco-friendly invention which can be produced at very low cost, can provide a significant advantage for crop protection in times of drought.

3) Katherine Johnson: Mathematician Johnson, thanks to his calculations, helped a large number of astronauts safely go into space and return to Earth. Johnson, the first black graduate of his college degree, faced discrimination not only because of his gender but also because of his origins.

4) Marie Curie: Physicist and chemist Marie Curie, one of the most renowned scientists in history, is recognized as the foundation of nuclear science today. Curie's work forms the basis for many fields, from radiology to radiotherapy used in cancer treatment. She is the first woman who received the Nobel Prize.

5) Marcia Barbossa: The Brazilian physicist is known for her work on the water molecule. Barbossa, who thinks that we can reduce the fresh water problems by getting to know the molecule better, argues that the water structure will also help to understand earthquakes. She is working to make women more active in science.

6) Segenet Kelemu: Born to a poor family in Ethiopia, Kelemu devoted her life to farmers. Kelemu, who is a plant pathologist, is looking for an answer to the question of how to produce more in small fields.

7) Meryem Mirzakhani: Meryem, who grew up in Iran's capital Tehran, discovered her interest in mathematics during her high school years. She is the first Iranian woman to receive a gold medal in the International Mathematics Olympiad in 1994. He completed his doctorate at Harvard. In 2014, he won the Field medal which is the most prestigious award in mathematics. Meryem, who passed away in 2017, continues to guide scientists all over the world with her legacy.