The 19th edition of the China Young Female Scientist Award ceremony took place in Beijing last month, celebrating the accomplishments of 20 exceptional women and five outstanding teams led by female scientists. Members of the scientific community gathered to honor these women for their contributions to various fields such as mathematics, mechanics, physics, chemistry, and biology among others. The event saw a record high of 825 individual candidates and 141 team candidates, showcasing the growing number of women in science across China.
The recipients of the award delivered eloquent acceptance speeches, highlighting the importance of women in the field of science and technology. Wang Xiaoyun, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, emphasized the significance of these women as outstanding examples of researchers in the new era. For the past 20 years, the award has recognized and celebrated the achievements of women in science, highlighting their diverse research areas and contributions to the field.
A recent report released by the National Science Library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences indicates a growing number of women working in the discipline in China. In 2005, women made up 13 percent of researchers in the country, a number that has since risen to nearly 46 percent according to the Ministry of Science and Technology. The China Young Female Scientist Award, established in 2004, has played a key role in promoting and recognizing the achievements of women in science and technology in China.
The event was a testament to the rising influence of women in science in China, with recipients representing universities, research institutes, and enterprises. The award continues to be the only official recognition for women in science and technology in China, serving as a platform to showcase the accomplishments of female scientists and encourage more women to pursue careers in STEM fields.