Post by Sakshi Schmid, PhD, PMP®

R&D Materials Scientist || Polymers, Adhesives, Colloids, Biomaterials & Nanomaterials || Project Management || Product Development || Scientific Communication || North America & Europe

✨ More women in leadership—but is the system truly changing? I’m seeing more women stepping into leadership roles across science, tech, and innovation 🚀—and it makes me optimistic about the future of gender equality in STEM. But representation alone isn’t enough 🧩. 🌱 Are women empowered to shape strategy and decisions? 🔬 Are inclusive cultures supporting long-term leadership and growth? 💡 What changes—policy, mentorship, accountability—have truly moved the needle? Let’s reflect, share experiences, and keep the conversation going 👇 Alexander Tjulkin Stefanie Zechner, PhD Elke Arenholz Wendy Shaw #GenderEquality #WomenInSTEM #WomenInLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #EquityInScience