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Physics scientific events in Brazil: Female participation
Celia Anteneodo1, Carolina Brito2, Débora P Menezes3
1Departament of Physics, PUC-Rio, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Plos One
|July 7, 2023
Summary
Women
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Scientific Community
Background:
- Diversity enhances scientific excellence and networking.
- Scientific events are crucial for idea exchange and visibility.
- Promoting minorities and improving scientific quality necessitates diversity in events.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze women's participation in Brazilian physics events (2005-2021).
- Examine trends in female involvement in Brazilian Physical Society (SBF) events.
- Identify disparities in leadership roles for women in physics conferences.
Main Methods:
- Data analysis of women's participation in SBF physics events from 2005 to 2021.
- Quantitative assessment of female representation over time.
- Comparative analysis of general participation versus roles in organizing committees and as keynote speakers.
Main Results:
- Women's participation in physics events has increased since 2005.
- Female representation in some physics areas mirrors the overall SBF community percentage (under 25%).
- Women are underrepresented as organizing committee members and keynote speakers.
Conclusions:
- Despite increased participation, significant gender inequality persists in physics events.
- Lower representation in leadership roles highlights systemic issues.
- Proposals are suggested to address and rectify gender disparities in scientific events.
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