“So often, we hear that girls in science need more role models and inspiration. We’re asked, ‘Where are the women in science?’, as if we’re not already here.”
Wikipedia is one of the most highly trafficked websites in the world, but only around 19 percent of English Wikipedia biographies are about women. 500 Women Scientists has designed programming to ensure the contributions of women and people from gender minorities leading in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) are reflected in the world’s largest free encyclopedia for all to discover.
In the past four years, we’ve created and edited more than 3,000 pages, which have been viewed more than 80 million times: 80 million opportunities to share diverse stories of those working in STEMM, and to slowly change the face of science. Explore our impact here.