Created in 1998, the International Awards L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science honours - every year - 5 eminent women scientists from 5 regions of the world. Alternating every other year, these exceptional researchers are rewarded for their important contributions to the progress of science, either in Life sciences or in the fields of Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science. An award of €100,000 is given to each of the five laureates selected by a jury of internationally renowned ex...
<strong>Inspiring Girls to Become Scientists</strong> <br/> The lack of girls in science fields, starting in high school, is a persistent and worrying problem. Today in France, the proportion of girls studying mathematics in their final year of high school has fallen below its 1994 level. This represents a drastic drop in the percentage of girls studying mathematics. In response to this situation, the L'Oréal Foundation is intensifying its "For Girls and Science" program, which has reached mor...
