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

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

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

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...

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

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

"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

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

We're turning 6! 🎉 As we celebrate our anniversary, we're excited to be launching a major initiative with our partners. Stay tuned for the launch on Monday 16th! #FathersWhoCare #AcademicParents #ParentsInScience

Join us for a powerful conversation with four dads in science sharing stories about caregiving, equity, and what needs to change - Fathers Who Care 🕒 June 19 | 4:30 PM CET | Free & Online 🔗 Register: www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats #FathersInSTEMM #FathersWhoCare

Join us for a powerful conversation with four dads in science sharing stories about caregiving, equity, and what needs to change - Fathers Who Care 🕒 June 19 | 4:30 PM CET | Free & Online 🔗 Register: www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats #FathersInSTEMM #FathersWhoCare

We’ve been quietly working on something BIG… Launching June 16th! 🎉 If you’re a father in STEMM (or know one) who wants to make change & promote caregiving inclusion in the workplace, get in touch! #FathersWhoCare #StrongEnoughToCare #AcademicDads

From rural India to a Marie Curie postdoc in Germany - Shanmugapriya Periyannan is pushing boundaries in nanoscience while raising two kids. 💪 Her story is one of resilience, purpose & motherhood in STEMM. 🔗 www.mothersinscience.com/member-spotl... #WomenInSTEMM #MothersInScience #ScienceMoms

What’s one thing you wish your workplace knew about peri/menopause and how it affects mothers in STEMM? Join us for a special #SciMomChat event focused on peri/menopause and maternal mental health. 📅 May 14 | 🕣 10am EDT | 4pm CET 🌎 Open to all 🔗 Register now: www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats

This #MothersDay, let’s ask: Are moms supported - or just expected to “do it all”? Join us May 14 for #SciMomChats on maternal mental health + peri/menopause. Let’s stop the silence and support moms at every stage. 🔗 www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats #MaternalMentalHealth #Perimenopause

Brain fog, fatigue, anxiety - have these symptoms ever made you question your ability at work? Join our free webinar on May 14 & be part of a supportive, international conversation to break the stigma & advocate for real support. 🔗 www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats #PerimenopauseInSTEMM

Does your workplace talk about perimenopause or menopause? Or is it still a taboo topic? Join us on May 14 for a FREE webinar with Dr Crystal Schiller, as we explore the science, stigma, and solutions.🔗 Register now www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats #WomeninSTEM #Menopause

We’re thrilled to welcome @mrc-lms.bsky.social as a new partner! Their commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion in STEMM and to breaking systemic barriers is inspiring. Together, we’re advancing gender equity & empowering mothers in STEMM. Learn more: tinyurl.com/36xnr68x #WomenInSTEM

Join us to celebrate Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month! #MothersinSTEMM face unique challenges during peri/menopause - and stigma makes it worse. Attend our FREE #SciMomChat Webinar with Dr. Crystal Schiller Register now 👇 www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats #WomenInSTEM

Happy #GirlsInICT Day! Time to break barriers, close the gender gap, and ensure women lead the digital revolution. From Margaret Hamilton to today’s changemakers, it’s time for inclusive tech. #STEMM #WomenInTech #DigitalInclusion #ICT4Girls

New #SciMomJourney this month! "Fortunately, I had a deeply supportive supervisor - a fellow mother - who helped me reduce my workload and encouraged remote work when I needed it." Keep an eye out for this inspiring journey! #womeninstem @Momademia @AcademicChatter

Do you want to support our organization and help other #mothersinSTEMM? Please share your #SciMomJourney (or #SciDad) with our community! Even if you’re not yet established in your career, your story may help other moms going through similar struggles. Submit 👇https://mothersinscience.com/journeys

The search for the next #ScienceBreakthrough in Women's Impact! Do you know an outstanding researcher in this field? Nominate their work for the #FallingWalls #GlobalCall25! 🔗 falling-walls.com/falling-wall... #womeninSTEM

We recently attended the Roving Researcher Showcase Event organized [email protected]. Thank you for inviting us and raising awareness of this important scheme to support researchers on extended caregiving or medical leave. Learn more about #RovingResearchers: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

DEADLINE TODAY - 31ST MARCH! Reminder that our Caregiver Grant is here to help you overcome challenges and attend an in-person conference in 2024. Don't miss this chance—apply now! #STEMM www.mothersinscience.com/caregiver-tr... #WomeninSTEM

This #WomensHistoryMonth, let’s celebrate the unsung heroes—mothers in STEMM who’ve broken barriers, advanced science, and paved the way for future generations. Motherhood and science can—and should—go hand in hand. Explore these stories👇 www.mothersinscience.com/trailblazers #WomenInSTEM

Check out our latest #SciMomJourney from Simone Brixius-Anderko. An assistant professor who defied the odds by pursuing an academic career later in life while raising her two daughters as a single mother. Read her journey 👇 www.mothersinscience.com/journeys/sim... #WomenInSTEM

Don’t miss our new #SciMomJourney out tomorrow! “My focus was on securing a better future for my kids, not meeting societal standards of perfection”. #MothersInScience #WomenInSTEM

Reminder that our Caregiver Grant is here to help you overcome challenges and attend an in-person conference in 2025. Don't miss this chance—apply now! #STEMM www.mothersinscience.com/caregiver-tr...

Spring brings change, new beginnings, and steady growth. As mothers in STEMM, we know progress isn’t always linear. Embrace your pace, be kind to yourself, and trust that growth is happening. Keep going, keep building, keep thriving. Happy Spring! 🌺 #MothersInScience #WomenInSTEM

Our research shows that ~50% of mothers globally decline at least half of opportunities to participate in conferences after becoming parents (N=3995). We understand the barriers and are offering Travel Grants to help overcome these challenges. Apply now - deadline 31st March! shorturl.at/gnCU2

Reminder that our Caregiver Grant is here to help you overcome challenges and attend an in-person conference in 2024. Don't miss this chance - apply now! Deadline 31st March, 2025. mothersinscience.com/caregiver-tr... #STEMM #WomeninSTEM

Happening today! Ask Us Anything 💬 This is your chance to share your experiences, ask questions, & contribute to the collective effort to dismantle bias in STEMM. Scientist, policymaker, employer, advocate, or ally - your voice matters! Register for FREE tinyurl.com/yb7vzk4d

Don't miss this FREE #SciMomChat. We’re using data & the power of community to influence policy and demand leaders to #AccelerateAction for caregiver inclusion in STEMM. Join us to learn more about our efforts & share your experience & insights! tinyurl.com/yb7vzk4d #IWD2025

Ahead of our upcoming event this Wed at 10AM ET/3PM CET, please share what YOU think institutions should change to better support mothers in STEMM. Comment 👇 What’s the most impactful workplace policy moms need? 🔹 Flexible work 🔹 Paid parental leave 🔹 Childcare support 🔹 Tackle bias in promotions