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Each year, 11 February marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and 8 March \u2013 International Women\u2019s Day. At EMBL we value diversity in its broadest sense. We take this opportunity to celebrate the many extraordinary and inspiring women \u2013 past and present \u2013 at EMBL.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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This online \u2018Wall of Wisdom\u2019 collects the learnings and advice of women in science. We consider all women working at EMBL to be women in science: women from all sites and functions contribute to powering EMBL\u2019s research, services and training in different ways. We are creating a pool of knowledge about women\u2019s journeys and hope to provide inspiration and advice for others.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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From your experience, what is one important thing one can do to succeed as a woman in science?<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Surround yourself with the right people – people who care passionately about science and who care deeply (whether loudly or softly) about equality and inclusiveness.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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When I doubt myself, I think of the quote \u201cGod, grant me the confidence of a mediocre white man\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Do good science! Drive your project and get credit for it. What women perhaps sometimes do a bit less well than men is ‘selling their science’, so that’s something women could pay more attention to.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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As a woman in science, you need to act. Don’t wait for opportunities to come to you, but chase them. It’s fine if you’re scared or insecure, but dig into an unknown (field, job, project, or personal challenge) and explore. Grow.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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Do not underestimate your potential and \u2018sell your science\u2019 with confidence and grace.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Train yourself to listen to your gut feeling and follow it persistently. It can make you deal with failures, rejections, impostor syndrome but most importantly it will make you take risks that pay off to create the environment where you have the best chances to succeed. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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Nurture integrity – in yourself and in others.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A career isn\u2019t necessarily linear. Take each step as it comes, and value experiences and connections along the way.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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Be bold. There is nothing you cannot do, if you only believe in yourself!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Being a woman in science is an opportunity to do stimulating and meaningful work. Focus on that as well, not just the hard parts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Ignore what society says you can or cannot do, follow your passions and interests and they will take you far, for you have what it takes in you to succeed<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Trust your perception, even (and especially) when nobody else does.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLord, grant me the confidence of a mediocre white man\u201d<\/em>. (Sarah Hagi) Fake it till you make it. Your competitors do.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Trust in yourself, dream big and believe nothing is impossible and that you are unique and so you have something to give to the world.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do the things you like doing, and never ever consider that you are limited because of your gender.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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My advice is to not just do things in order to succeed; do things that you feel passionate about, and do not fear listening to your own gut.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Follow your heart and passion, trust yourself and do not be scared away by an academic system you do not seem to fit in. Change comes from within.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Find mentors who will see your success as their success. Then supplement their experience and networks with your commitment and persistence.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Finding supportive mentors. I am benefiting tremendously from having a mix of great mentors: women and men, who are well aware of the obstacles women can face. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Give YOURSELF the same quality of pep talk, encouragement and support as you give to your colleagues and trainees. Don\u2019t criticize yourself harder than you would criticize others. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To succeed in science (as a person) you firstly need to be highly motivated and curious and then to remain focused on your work.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Reflecting on your own privileges, whether it\u2019s being male, white, non-immigrant, born to a wealthy family or without disabilities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Mentors are always important for everyone. What I noticed is that men are often more outspoken about their mentoring needs. So I encourage everyone – and especially women and girls – to make it clear to themselves what they want and then take the courage and ask their mentors for it. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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Making space for women and girls in the comms I create. Ensuring broad, intersectional representation in marketing images and language, and ensuring EMBL-EBI Training is marketed to an inclusive audience.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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A good ally provides mentorship and support to women and girls in science, helping them to build confidence, develop skills, and navigate the challenges of the field. They help to create a community of support and encouragement for women in STEM.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Mentors who know how women can tick differently, for example, in terms of self-criticism or self-perception, and help to deal with this in the challenges of everyday scientific life.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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A good mentor is anyone (regardless of gender) who actively gets informed about unconscious biases, and makes a conscious effort to counteract unfair treatments or situations. It applies to any other minority in science.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Aim to be a mentor to people who you don’t immediately relate to, people whose story is different from yours. It doesn’t have to be about gender.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you are a woman yourself, ask not what others can do for you. Ask what you can do for other women in science first.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Love of the natural world, curiosity about its intriguing diversity, inspirational teachers and encouraging parents.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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My biology teacher in high school, a passionate scientist who would never let anyone get her down.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I was always fascinated by how biological systems work, and thought it would be awesome to make this my job! So in the end I was just lucky to find a job that allows me to follow my passion.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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My interest in science started with my dad, who was always telling me amazing stories about astrophysics and quantum physics when I was little. That was much better than fairy tales!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Cells are small and host so many processes – this made me curious – and I am now in a position where I can connect researchers to speak to each other, exchange, develop standards and I see that I directly contribute to scientific progress – a rewarding feeling! <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I enjoy solving problems and helping others. Though this is not limited to science, I found myself hooked when setting up new experimental protocols and via execution, eliminating probable failing factors. In other words: I enjoy scientific troubleshooting, especially the thrill and euphoria of solving the problem.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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The vast ocean of the unknowns, the possibility to dive into the why\u2019s and how\u2019s of the intricate yet fascinating biology of human beings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Science seemed (and still does) like the key to understanding how all life around me works, helping me envision it as a system and not a mess.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Growing up reading a lot and having evening discussions with my father about everything from astronomy to chemistry. I was encouraged to pursue my curiosity and ask any question.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An experiment at school, which showed that taste perception depends on the pool of alleles one has inherited. It was fascinating.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I believe in the power of science to help improve the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet as a whole.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Science seem to be the only area which welcomed my possibly excessive overthinking, questioning, discussing \u2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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My curiosity, the \u2018logic\u2019 of science, and Marie Curie.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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My grandma was a science teacher and she gave me my first microscope when I was six! We did many experiments together to fulfill my constant curiosity..and I\u2019ve never stopped!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I wanted to serve the needs of society, and the scientific road seemed like the least boring way to get there.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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