This is Colombina Valdés Valenzuela, one of our #100polarwomen, a marine biologist & science communicator with a passion for #antarctica, investigating how melting #Glaciers shape carbon cycles, phytoplankton & #climatechange in Antarctica's coastal waters. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Emma Ferrari, one of our #100polarwomen who helps uncover the impact of plastic pollution in the Antarctic Peninsula. Her work supports the development of stronger environmental policies and more sustainable scientific practices in Antarctica. More: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Mishell Vidal Raurau, one of our #100PolarWomen who works for the Peruvian national Antarctic Programme, holds a Master in Public Policy Management & aims to reinforce Peru's role in preserving Antarctica as a place of peace, science & collaboration. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Sandra Lai, one of our #100polarwomen and a wildlife biologist based in the Canadian High Arctic who studies how mammals survive & adapt in one of the world's most challenging environments. Read more about her and her work here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Elaine dos Santos,one of our #100polarWomen, an author & a geoscientist who studies atmospheric aerosols & climate processes, including in #Antarctica. She's a #sciencecommunicator with a passion to make environmental science accessible for kids. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Virginia Morandini, PhD, one of our #100polarwomen who studies #penguins to understand how our changing #planet is affecting #polar ecosystems, helping turn Antarctic wildlife data into knowledge for conservation,ecosystem monitoring & decision-making. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Sara Næss Elleskov, one of our #100polarwomen studying how Kalaallit Inuit descendants experience the research & exhibition of their Ancestors' remains, centring Inuit perspectives & respectful research that addresses the legacy of colonial practices. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Svetlana Mikhailova, MSc, one of our #100polarwomen, whose research spans Arctic freshwater and remote northern seas, advancing our understanding of changing marine ecosystems and long-term monitoring of Arctic responses to #climatechange. More here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

Huge congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 SCAR Medal! Dr Renuka Badhe, who won the Medal for International Scientific Coordination, is the co-founder of the Women in Polar Science network, so this one is close to our hearts! Well deserved, everyone.

This is Po-Kwan Katie Liu, one of our #100PolarWomen and a master's researcher who is exploring the professionalisation of #Antarctic tour guiding and how stronger competency frameworks can support the future of the sector. Read more about her here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Vaibhavi Dwivedi, MEM, B.A., LL.B, one of our #100polarwomen, an Antarctic plastic pollution researcher and an activist in the SCAR Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Group, where she helps in shaping the polar community's future. More here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Myrah Graham, MSc, one of our #100PolarWomen who helps bridge the gap between Arctic marine research & the communities who call the North home, listening to Inuit priorities & fostering more meaningful partnership & inclusion in Arctic marine science. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Elisa Palomino Perez, one of our #100polarwomen & a scientist who works with Arctic Indigenous Elders, museums and cultural collections to uncover the stories embedded in traditional fish skin garments. Learn more about her fascinating work here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Katia Macias Diaz, one of our #100PolarWomen who is passionate about connecting people w/ #Antarctica & creating opportunities for others to engage w/ its future. She helps build awareness & inspire action around Antarctic #conservation & stewardship. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Mélanie Delleuze De Prada, MSc, one of our #100polarWomen & a PhD student who studies Antarctica’s sea urchins & the tiny microbes living in their gut, exploring whether these microbial communities could help them adapt to a warming Southern Ocean. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Samantha E. Hansen, one of our #100PolarWomen, a seismologist and a polar researcher whose work takes her from #Antarctica to #Greenland, using seismic techniques to uncover what lies deep beneath the ice. Read more about her here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

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This is Dr Kimberly Galvez, one of our #100PolarWomen & Chief Scientist aboard an expedition cruiseship where she leads a #research laboratory & oversees the onboard data collection program, contributing to ongoing scientific research. #citizenscience #science womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

If you are at UArctic on 27 May 2026, don't miss out on this amazing event! Plan Arctic is running a Mapping Women+ of the Arctic* ❄ Mapathon! Join them on Wednesday, May 27 @ 17:25-18:20pm Locker Room 2, and virtually

This is Ekaterina Sharova, M.A., one of our #100PolarWomen, a PhD student & the founder of the Arctic Art Forum. As a woman of the Arctic, she cares deeply about what happens there and wants to contribute to more mutual understanding. Read more here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Francyne Elias Piera, one of our #100PolarWomen & a biological oceanographer/Antarctic researcher studying how #climatechange is transforming polar marine ecosystems & biodiversity. Find out more about Francyne & her work here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Micaela Belen Ruiz, one of our #100polarwomen & a biologist who explores how polar marine ecosystems are changing in response to global environmental pressures like ocean warming & acidification. Read more about Micaela here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Charlene Janion-Scheepers, one of our #100PolarWomen & a terrestrial invertebrate ecologist/ physiologist who studies how soil animals respond to #climatechange. She's worked on Prince Edward Islands, #southgeorgia & #svalbard. Read more here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Pamela Fernández, a biologist at the Universidad de los Lagos (Chile) & of our #100polarwomen. She researches #Antarctic seaweeds: how do #climate change, #ocean acidification & rising ocean temperatures affect their carbon acquisition processes? womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Sandy Netzel, one of our amazing #100polarwomen who co-created the Explore Svalbard project, an educational Arctic #expedition programme focused on #climatechange, responsible exploration & experiential learning. Learn more about Sandy and her work: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Amy Brummit, MSc, one of our #100polarwomen and a jack of many polar trades: She works in polar logistics, expedition guiding and station management across #Antarctica and the #arctic. To read more about her and find out what makes her tick, see here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Stefanie Martinez,MSc,biochemist,geoscientist & one of our #100PolarWomen. She studies #ocean ecosystems,esp. in #Antarctic fjords: how organic matter is created,broken down & moved between water & seafloor,how #carbon is stored & cycled in the ocean. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Marianne Heberlein, BSc, a Ph.D. student & one of our #100polarwomen. She studies how the #environment in the Amundsen Sea region of West #antarctica has changed over time by looking at sediment cores to understand past #ocean conditions & climate. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Jennifer Zhu, one of our #100PolarWomen who works across the remote reaches of northern #Canada with Air Inuit, travelling throughout #Nunavik to support & strengthen a network of isolated stations. Read about what draws her to remote environments: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Ailim Schwambach, one of our #100polarwomen, a biologist & educator bringing #Antarctica to life since 2000. Through books and outreach, including to 5,000 children so far, she makes #science and #climatechange engaging & accessible. Read more: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Maria Philippa Rossi, M.A., one of our #100polarWomen in Longyearbyen, Svalbard; a journalist and author who wrote a well-received childrens’ book on #science in the #Arctic, featuring scientists from many exciting fields. Learn more about Maria here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurul Huda Ahmad Ishak, biological oceanographer & one of our #100polarwomen who uncovers the hidden power of the ocean’s tiniest players. Through #research, teaching & children’s books,she sparks wonder in the next generation. More: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

Check out Ivalu Katajavaara Seidler's #Fulbright presentation poster on "Culturally Grounded Suicide Prevention Across the Arctic" @sdu.dk @sdutek.bsky.social @ddc-sdu.bsky.social @diis.dk

This is Sourita Saha, an atmospheric scientist & one of our #100polarwomen. A PhD candidate at Scripps, she studies how aerosol size & composition affect cloud formation & Earth’s energy balance. She’s worked at Barrow Observatory, Alaska since 2022. More: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Associate Professor Dr. Siti Aqlima Ahmad, a polar scientist in environmental remediation & one of our #100PolarWomen. In 2022, she received the Young Polar Scientist Award for advancing bacteria & microalgae to tackle pollution. Legend! Learn more: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

Participants wanted — especially from Asia, South America & Africa! We’re looking for women working in polar regions—both the Arctic and Antarctic, science & support—to share their stories as part of the #100PolarWomen project. Go to womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/ & click on "Contact us".

This is Dr Nina Purvis, surgical resident, spaceflight researcher & one of our #100polarwomen. Her work bridges #medicine, #astrophysics & extreme environments—from studying health in #space to 13 months in #antarctica with @esa.int at Concordia Station. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Kaitlyn O’Brien, one of our #100polarwomen, who spends summers at the #southpole supporting #antarctica flight ops, tracking #weather & helping to maintain #climate records. Find out what life is like at the South Pole...and more about Kaitlyn's work: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

Astronaut Christina Koch - who used to work for the US Antarctic Program in the Antarctic - makes history!

This is Marine Vanlandeghem Gillespie, Project Manager @UIC Science in Utqiaġvik & one of our #100polarWomen. She leads Arctic research supporting NSF & ARO & coordinates remote fieldwork, logistics & partnerships,with a focus on Indigenous knowledge. More: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

We need more awards like the AWIS Caregiver Advancement Scholarship that recognises and responds to the realities that negatively affect women (in STEM and elsewhere across academia)!

This is Katy Damacia Medina Marcos, MSc, a glaciologist and one of our #100PolarWomen who studies how life survives in extreme environments. Her work reveals how ecosystems adapt to rapid change—vital in the face of #climatechange. Read more here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

Motherhood still carries a real career cost in academia. New research shows women’s progression slows after having children, with fewer publications & opportunities. Addressing this isn’t just about fairness—it’s key to keeping talented scientists in the field. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

This is Johanna Franke, M.A. (Polar Law) — one of our inspiring #100PolarWomen 🌊❄️ Johanna tackles marine litter in North #Iceland and advances #Arctic science communication. She supports future leaders through key networks. Champion! Learn more here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Aurelia Reichardt, MSc, one of our #100PolarWomen & the 2nd #polar station leader we feature this week. Aurelia leads Rothera, UK's largest #Antarctic research station, & is responsible for oversight & safety. Read more about her and her work here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

Deadline 5 April: nominate someone (or yourself, if you must) for the 2026 SCAR Medal!

More visibility for women scientists with amazing careers and dedication to their work! Like biologist Lauren Mullineaux at the @whoi.edu - check out her work below.

This is Auriane Herbaut, MSc, #Arctic station leader & one of our #100PolarWomen. She manages the German-French #research base AWIPEV in Ny-Ålesund & is responsible for safety, communication, admin & field support for each scientist - among many other tasks! womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Ilaria Cinelli, engineer, explorer and trailblazer at the intersection of space, health and extreme environments—and one of our #100PolarWomen. Her mission: use space to advance healthcare on Earth. Read more: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

From Antarctica to antibiotics: Dr. Stanislava Bezdicek Kralova studies polar microbes to uncover new bioactive compounds to fight superbugs. Her work shows how curiosity-driven science in extreme environments can shape a healthier future. #100PolarWomen womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/