Swiss Women in Chemistry - Two Years Later

Area of Science:

• Chemistry
• Sociology of Science

Background:

• The Swiss Chemical Society (SCS) established the "Swiss Women in Chemistry" network in September 2019.
• The network aims to increase visibility, foster networking, and build a supportive community for women in chemistry.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of the activities undertaken by the "Swiss Women in Chemistry" network over its initial two years of operation.
• To highlight the network's role in supporting female chemists at various career stages in both industrial and academic settings within Switzerland.

Main Methods:

• Review of network activities and initiatives from September 2019 to September 2021.
• Analysis of community engagement and networking events organized by the platform.

Main Results:

• The network has actively worked to enhance the visibility of female chemists in Switzerland.
• Facilitated numerous networking opportunities and established a supportive community for its members.
• Activities catered to diverse career stages and sectors (industry and academia).

Conclusions:

• The "Swiss Women in Chemistry" network has successfully initiated and sustained valuable activities in its first two years.
• The platform serves as a crucial resource for advancing gender equality and professional development in the chemical sciences in Switzerland.