38 outstanding female scientists from Vietnam have received the Scientific Award “For the Development of Women in Science”, among which three were awarded the International Young Talents prize, and they were honored in Hanoi.
During the 15th anniversary celebration of the L’Oréal – UNESCO Scientific Award “For the Development of Women in Science” held in Hanoi, female scientists who received awards from 2009 to 2023 were presented with commemorative medals for their significant contributions to science in Vietnam and internationally.
Outstanding female scientists from Vietnam honored.
On this occasion, they took the time to share their experiences and inspire the next generation of young female scientists to pursue a path of changing the world through science.
In her speech at the event, Ms. Lidia Brito, Deputy Director-General of UNESCO for Natural Sciences, emphasized that these female scientists have become role models, inspiring future generations of girls and women to pursue careers in science and technology.
“Their work demonstrates the strength of women’s leadership in science and serves as a powerful testament to what can be achieved when women are given the opportunity to develop,” Ms. Lidia Brito affirmed.
Ms. Lidia Brito, Deputy Director-General of UNESCO for Natural Sciences.
The L’Oréal-UNESCO Award “For the Development of Women in Science” was established to honor outstanding female scientists while promoting gender equality in the field of research. This is also a way to enhance human resources and scientific capabilities to address the major challenges of our time.
The annual award brings together Vietnam’s elite female scientists, whose pioneering research is contributing to changing the world through the development of new scientific applications and important research in fields such as healthcare, food security, the environment, and many others.
Female scientists inspiring the next generation.
Since its implementation in Vietnam, the award has honored and provided research scholarships to 38 talented young female scientists, among which three were awarded the International Young Talents prize in 2015, 2018, and 2022 for their outstanding contributions in the fields of Life Sciences and Materials Science.
The program has supported scientists in continuing to pursue their passion for science and advancing further in their research careers, contributing to narrowing the gender gap in science.
38 female scientists honored.
