#IDWGS Essay: WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE LEADERSHIP; A NEW ERA FOR SUSTAINABILITY by Ajibola Rahmat

In a world where science and technology have taken the lead, paving the way for bigger and better opportunities. Women and girls have been outrightly seen at the forefront to be making waves in science leadership.

Science and technology have gone beyond the walls of the world. Exploring its dynamic nature and unique diversity of connecting individuals in the digital space in ways to be reckoned with.

Science leadership has soared in the global space and women are not left behind in the impacts it is creating. The need to actively involve women and girls in science leadership paves the way for global changes as they've proven their exceptional worthiness in the realm of sciences. To mention but a few of the groundbreaking achievements and roles women and girls have played in propelling scientific innovations and sustainability include;

Pioneering the research industry: In the history of events in science, women are recognized for actively participating in astounding activities and spurring the world with helpful research. Building the root and foundation of scientific history, records have shown that women like Marie Curiee, and Barbara NC Clintock have not only brought home fame and recognition for being pioneers in science but, also made a way where there seems to be none and their impacts still having profound involvement in the world. Many more female individuals also thrive on the path of building scientific innovations thereby, redefining the global world.

Furthermore, engaging women in sciences strengthens the bond digitally. Women and girls have been significantly seen to put forth tremendous and seamless effort in the innovation of science and technology. Recent research referenced by the United Nations has it that "women are typically given smaller research grants than their male counterparts, while they represent 33.3% of all researchers. This has shown that if more women are being given equal opportunities like the opposite gender in the digital world to efficiently and effectively carry out necessary duties in the world of sciences and beyond. There's bound to be an increase in development. Women such as Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, etc have contributed greatly and vastly to technology development.

In conclusion, the world of science is vast enough to accommodate every individual. Passing on privilege to the female gender to showcase their technology talents, scientific progress in the digital world would not only account for growth and sustainability but also create a financial, social and eco-friendly way to preserve scientific culture.

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