Women In Technology - Friday Links - 04/07/2025
Dear WIT friends,
First of all, happy 13 years since the discovery of the Higgs Boson! 😊
This email was meant to land in your inbox on Friday, but it's arriving fashionably late - we hope you will enjoy it as a cosy Sunday evening read or an inspiring start to your week.
Here is a curated roundup of inspiring stories, opportunities, and updates in science, inclusion, and beyond.
🔭 Honouring Pioneering Women in Space & Science
UK’s First Professional Female Astronomer
Annie Walker began working at the Cambridge Observatory at just 15 years old in 1879. Now recognised as the UK’s first professional female astronomer, she contributed thousands of stellar observations and even had an asteroid named after her! Cambridge’s Institute of Astronomy is now working to uncover her photograph and celebrate her trailblazing legacy. Read more here.
Nichelle Nichols Space Camp for Teen Girls (USA, 2026)
A new space camp for girls will open in January 2026 in honour of Nichelle Nichols, beloved as Lt. Uhura in Star Trek and remembered for her impactful work with NASA to promote diversity in space exploration. Read more here.
Professor Maria Teresa Dova awarded 2025 l’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science International Awards
Professor Dova has been recognised for her groundbreaking contributions to high-energy physics, including the discovery of the Higgs boson and the study of cosmic rays. Her mentorship and leadership have inspired a generation of scientists and elevated Argentina’s role in global experimental physics. Read more here.
🗣️ Have Your Say: Global Survey on Gender and Science Participation
The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), ISC, and SCGES are inviting scientists to share their experiences in a global qualitative survey on participation in scientific organisations. Take part in the survey.
Deadline: 6 July 2025
🧪 This Week at CERN
A big congratulations to our Slovenian WIT members
CERN officially welcomed Slovenia as its 25th Member State. A flag-raising ceremony was held on July 3rd to mark this exciting milestone. Read more here.
“Levitation” – New Art Exhibition Now Open at the Globe of Science
CERN’s Globe is hosting “Levitation,” a new glass art exhibition exploring space and time through science and design. Read more here.
📚 For the Curious Readers
Book Spotlight: Women in the History of Quantum Physics
This new volume celebrates overlooked women who contributed to the field of quantum mechanics. Edited by Patrick Charbonneau, Michelle Frank, Margriet van der Heijden, and Daniela Monaldi, it's a perfect read for the Year of Quantum Physics. Read more here.
Next CERN Book Club Meeting
Please register on this link: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1562207/
📚 The book: Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez
📅 Date: 31 July 2025
🕔 Time: 17:00–18:00
📍 Location: Library, The Reading Room
Two copies of the book are available at the CERN library.