Join us on Jan 13 to explore current research on parental guilt & learn practical tools to overcome these challenges and thrive–not just survive–in your STEMM career. Register 👉 https://ow.ly/Mgbi50XSQKs 📅 Date: Jan 13, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9AM ET / 3PM CET #MomGuilt #WomenInSTEM

The call for the 2026 cohort of our Mentoring Program for #MothersInSTEMM is now open! We know moms are busy–the application is quick and easy. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Apply: https://tinyurl.com/4nf8f26w#MothersInSTEMMDeadline: January 15 #WomenInSTEM #MothersInScience

Happy New year! 🎉 2025 was a year of stronger community, greater impact, and continued support for mothers in STEMM worldwide. Grateful to our partners, members, and supporters. Together, we’re driving systemic change for caregivers. Learn more👇 tinyurl.com/a9w3475s

Happy holidays from the Mothers in Science team! ☃️ Wishing you a restful end of the year and meaningful moments with the people you love. #MothersinScience #WomenInSTEMM #STEMMoms #CaregiversInSTEMM

Join us on January 13th to learn about the research on parental guilt from leading experts AND learn practical tools to overcome these challenges & thrive in your STEMM career! Register 👇 https://tinyurl.com/uhn83khr #SciMomChats 📅 Date: Jan 13, 2026 ⏰ Time: 3 PM CET / 9 AM ET

Sabina’s inspiring journey shows how having an equal partner and strong support in the workplace makes is possible to start a family during a PhD. Read her story: https://tinyurl.com/4h5b6e6y #SciMomJourney #MothersinScience

ANNOUNCEMENT! The call for the 2026 edition of our Mentoring Program for #MothersInSTEMM is now open! Designed to empower women studying or working in #STEMM fields to achieve their career goals while juggling motherhood- without burnout. Apply now! https://www.mothersinscience.com/mentoring-program

Give with purpose this holiday season! 🎁✨ We’re proud to launch new merch designed to celebrate & increase visibility of scientists & mothers with a disability. All proceeds fund our programs & resources, so give a gift that truly gives back. Members enjoy a 15% discount!

Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift? 🎁✨ Give a Mothers in Science membership and offer a year of support, community and empowering programs & resources to the moms in STEMM in your life. Join or gift today: www.mothersinscience.com/individual-membership

“The project I was working on for 2 years was given to someone else because I took maternity leave. After I came back, everything changed.” Stories like this show why we must #BreakTheBiasSTEMM. 💬 Learn more & share your story anonymously to help us drive change 👇https://tinyurl.com/yz6257tm

On #IDPD25, we’re reminded that people with disabilities are still underrepresented & face persistent barriers in STEMM. It’s time to challenge bias & stigma, remove barriers & build accessible workplaces that drive better science & a more equitable future for everyone. 👇https://tinyurl.com/aes3dtam

A warm welcome to our new followers! We're a global nonprofit working to end the motherhood penalty in STEMM & create equitable workplaces that value caregivers. We empower mothers, conduct research to inform policy change & campaign for systemic change. Join us! https://tinyurl.com/2j7wzj2r

Shop our STEM merch this holiday season! 🎁🔬100% organic babywear, tees, hoodies & science-inspired mugs for moms, dads & future scientists. All proceeds help fund our programs & resources. Members get 15% off, DM to get your voucher!

We’re celebrating Beyond the Pipeline, a powerful new book for #mothersinSTEMM edited by Cassie Leonard and co-authored by Belinda Di Bartolo. Proud to see our own Mothers in Science voices shaping this vital conversation. #BeyondThePipeline #WomenInSTEMM

Today’s the day! - Please note a time correction - ⏰10:00 ET and 16:00 CET If you’re a member, join us for a dynamic, welcoming session where we’re opening the doors to a new kind of community. Bring your coffee, bring your stories, bring yourself. https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats

Tomorrow we launch the #SciMomNetwork - a safe, inclusive community for mothers in STEMM to connect, share and feel supported. If you’re not yet a member: join us and become part of a global, empowering network. 📅 20 Nov ⏰ 10:00 ET | 15:00 CET Join: https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats#SciMomNetwork

Happy LGBTQ+ STEM Day! 🏳️‍🌈 Today, we're reminded that many LGBTQIA+ scientists still face bias and systemic barriers to career progression. Learn how you can help make change for LGBTQ+ caregivers in STEM https://tinyurl.com/mrku7ju3 #LGBTQSTEM #InclusiveSTEM

Join us on 20 Nov for the launch event of our new #SciMomNetwork, a community created to connect & empower mothers in STEMM. Meet other STEMM moms, share experiences, and help shape our mission. ⏰ 10:00 ET | 15:00 CET Register👇 https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats#SciMomNetwork#WomenInSTEMM #STEMMoms

Become a member and access our new SciMomNetwork as well as our workshops, webinars and resources for free! Memberships help us create resources and programmes to support mothers in STEMM and advocate for caregivers. See what our members have to say https://youtu.be/kPFJDpO4YMo?si=BxjI6BvRzd7Wpwpt

“It’s not just networking - it’s connection.” The SciMoms Network is where members can share real experiences balancing science and motherhood, and find community among those who understand. Learn more about our members only event👇 https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats

New #SciDadJourney from Charlie McTernan - supramolecular chemist & father of 2. Charlie’s journey shows that building a research group can go side by side with starting a family. He highlights the challenges, opportunities & key factors for success. 👇 https://www.mothersinscience.com/journeys

We’re launching the SciMoms Network — a new community by Mothers in Science to connect and support mothers in STEMM through networking, shared experiences, and visibility opportunities. 🤝Learn more: https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats #WomenInSTEM #STEMCommunity

Something exciting is coming for our members! A new way to connect, support one another, and advance our mission to make STEMM more inclusive for mothers & caregivers. Stay tuned ! Not a member yet? Join today 👉 https://www.mothersinscience.com/individual-membership

Maternity bias is the strongest yet least acknowledged forms of gender bias. It limits careers, reduces opportunities and drives women out of STEMM. Watch the video to learn more & see real examples of #MaternityBias in STEMM. #BreakTheBiasSTMM. https://youtu.be/ZiYGVMCqQGI?si=3lH560e7u7PkXmtQ#MaternityBias

Starting soon! Join our SciMom Chat with Dr Isabel Torres to turn awareness into action on the Parenthood Penalty in STEMM. We start soon 10am EST | 4pm CET Save your spot now. 🔗 https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats #BreakTheBiasSTEMM

It’s time to #BreakTheBiasSTEMM. Watch our new campaign video + explore the page exposing maternity bias - one of the strongest forms of gender bias in science. 👉 https://ow.ly/cmlz50XgcWS Then join us today for our live #SciMomChat! https://ow.ly/uJoU50XgaUI#BreakTheBiasSTEMM#SciMomChat#WomenInSTEMM

Join us tomorrow to hear Dr Isabel Torres speaking live on maternity bias in STEMM. 📢 Spread the word & share your story anonymously to help us raise awareness: https://forms.gle/y99a5RnBCD879c1P6 Register now👇https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats #BreaktheBiasSTEMM

Over a third of mothers in STEMM face maternity bias. It’s not “personal choice.” It’s systemic. Join Dr Isabel Torres on 22 Oct as we unpack how bias holds mothers back in science & what needs to change. Register now🔗 https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats #BreakTheBiasSTEMM

#SciMomJourney from Rachel James - neuroscience researcher, science editor & mother of three. Rachel’s journey highlights the challenges of parenting while navigating fixed-term contracts, career breaks, and part-time work. Read her journey 👇https://www.mothersinscience.com/journeys/rachel-james#SciMomJourney

Caregiving stigma hits dads too. Let's change the narrative and #BreakTheBiasSTEMM. Join us on 22 Oct to learn more about the workplace bias and stigma faced by parents in #STEMM. #SciMomChat. 🔗 https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats#BreakTheBiasSTEMM#STEMM#SciMomChat#WomeninSTEM #FathersWhoCare

On #AdaLovelaceDay, we celebrate the trailblazing women who've shaped STEMM & confront the systems holding them back. To #BreakTheBiasSTEMM, we'll be sharing real testimonials of bias & discrimination experienced by parents in STEMM. Share your story anonymously 👇https://forms.gle/9k4nbcaStnST3gDPA#AdaLovelaceDay

Join our next event to kick off our #BreakTheBiasSTEMM campaign! Our co-founder/CEO @Isabel.L.Torres will show our data on the #motherhoodpenalty in STEMM, share real stories of maternity bias & discuss how to dismantle these barriers. Oct 22 | Online 🔗https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats#BreakTheBiasSTEMM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

👩‍🔧 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

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

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

👕 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

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