International Day of Women and Girls in Science supports shaping a future where science and gender equality advance together. TRICUSO marked the 2026 annual occasion by asking some of our colleagues to encourage women to consider a career in science.
Jacqueline Behncke, Postdoc Researcher at GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel
“I can definitely recommend a career in science. I feel like so many decades ago, it was difficult to get the support that you need. But now, I get the support, and not only from women mentors but also from male mentors. I’m happy in science”.
Louise Delaigue, Postdoctoral Fellow at Sorbonne Université (LOV)
“Through my studies and my early career, there are women I look up to who have mentored me and pushed me to continue my work, even when it got hard. I hope to give back a piece of what I have received from my mentors to the younger generation, and I encourage girls to be interested in our ocean and to have a career in science and technology”.
Sophie Clayton, Principal Investigator in Marine Biogeochemistry at National Oceanography Centre
“I love being a scientist. I encourage anybody who’s interested in the ocean to get involved in ocean science – to follow your passion, interests and curiosity. It’s a great community and a very supportive community. And I think very welcoming. So go for it”.
Closing the gender gap is not only for fairness but also for the quality, relevance and impact of science, technology and innovation.
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