500 Women Scientists
THE MISSION OF 500 WOMEN SCIENTISTS IS TO PROMOTE A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY THAT BRINGS PROGRESSIVE SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES.
TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION WE:
Empower women to grow to their full potential in science;
Increase scientific literacy through public engagement;
Advocate for science and equality.
OUR VALUES ARE ROOTED IN:
Recognizing that science touches the lives of every person on this planet;
Advocating for a strong role of science in society;
Identifying and acknowledging structural inequities and biases in science;
Pushing for equality and standing up to inequality, discrimination, and aggression;
Pushing to develop and strengthen access for traditionally underrepresented groups to fully participate in and become leaders in science;
Supporting the education and careers of all scientists;
Enhancing scientific mentorship and encouraging an atmosphere of collaboration;
Stepping outside of our research disciplines to communicate our science and engage with the public;
Using the language and wonder of science to bridge the divides that separate societies and to enhance global diplomacy.