Young scientists should help shape STEM education policies (opinion)

Through my own career transition from academic research into science policy, I have realized the importance of universities supporting the next generation of scientists. Over the years, I have written…

Female scientists can advance by saying: ‘Yes, I’ll do it’

Pontsho Maruping found support by creating a network of professional women with whom she could talk things through.Credit: Mintek Voices from Africa Pontsho Maruping, deputy managing director of operations and…

My lesson from successful scientists: success can be learnt

Credit: Ruth Gotian At the age of 43, while working full-time and raising my family, I decided to pursue a doctorate, studying the most successful physician-scientists of our generation. I…