Correct! On 22 December 2015, the General Assembly decided to establish an International Day to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology, in Resolution A/RES/70/212. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February every year, is led by UNESCO and UN Women in collaboration with institutions and civil society partners. The International Day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to, and participation in, science for women and girls. Tackling some of the greatest challenges of the Agenda for Sustainable Development -- from improving health to combatting climate change -- will rely on harnessing all talent. Including more women working in these fields contributes to diversity in research, which expands the pool of talented researchers and brings in fresh perspectives, talent and creativity.
Incorrect. The correct answer is D. Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology, Medicine and Economics have been awarded to women only 25 times between 1901 and 2020. This list includes two awards to the physicist and chemist Marie Curie. In 2020, three women received the in STEM fields: Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, a French microbiologist, geneticist and biochemist, and Professor Jennifer A. Doudna, an American biochemist, were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on a new genetic editing method called Crispr-Cas9; Dr. Andrea Ghez was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for her research in collecting conclusive evidence of a supermassive black hole in our galaxy.
Incorrect. The correct answer is D. On 22 December 2015, the General Assembly decided to establish an International Day to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology, in Resolution A/RES/70/212. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February every year, is led by UNESCO and UN Women in collaboration with institutions and civil society partners. The International Day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to, and participation in, science for women and girls. Tackling some of the greatest challenges of the Agenda for Sustainable Development -- from improving health to combatting climate change -- will rely on harnessing all talent. Including more women working in these fields contributes to diversity in research, which expands the pool of talented researchers and brings in fresh perspectives, talent and creativity.
Correct! The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) revealed in 2019 that fewer than 30% of scientific researchers worldwide are women. Despite the setbacks they face, women and girls continue to lead innovation and ground-breaking research in the scientific world.
Incorrect. The correct answer is B. The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) revealed in 2019 that fewer than 30% of scientific researchers worldwide are women. Despite the setbacks they face, women and girls continue to lead innovation and ground-breaking research in the scientific world.
Correct! is a British scientist born in London in 1920. Back then, scientists knew that DNA formed the building blocks of the human body, but there was no proof as to what it physically looked like. Dr. Franklin, who worked as a research associate at King's College London in 1951, was successful in finding such evidence and used X-ray on fibers of DNA to capture the famous photo that proved DNA is a double helix. Dr. Franklin also contributed new insight on the structure of viruses, helping to lay the foundation for the field of structural virology. Dr. Franklin pursued the answers to questions that enormously benefited the health and longevity of future generations.
Incorrect. The correct answer is A. is a British scientist born in London in 1920. Back then, scientists knew that DNA formed the building blocks of the human body, but there was no proof as to what it physically looked like. Dr. Franklin, who worked as a research associate at King's College London in 1951, was successful in finding such evidence and used X-ray on fibers of DNA to capture the famous photo that proved DNA is a double helix. Dr. Franklin also contributed new insight on the structure of viruses, helping to lay the foundation for the field of structural virology. Dr. Franklin pursued the answers to questions that enormously benefited the health and longevity of future generations.
Correct! Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology, Medicine and Economics have been awarded to women only 25 times between 1901 and 2020. This list includes two awards to the physicist and chemist Marie Curie. In 2020, three women received the in STEM fields: Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, a French microbiologist, geneticist and biochemist, and Professor Jennifer A. Doudna, an American biochemist, were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on a new genetic editing method called Crispr-Cas9; Dr. Andrea Ghez was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for her research in collecting conclusive evidence of a supermassive black hole in our galaxy.
Incorrect. Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology, Medicine and Economics have been awarded to women only 25 times between 1901 and 2020. This list includes two awards to the physicist and chemist Marie Curie. In 2020, three women received the in STEM fields: Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, a French microbiologist, geneticist and biochemist, and Professor Jennifer A. Doudna, an American biochemist, were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on a new genetic editing method called Crispr-Cas9; Dr. Andrea Ghez was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for her research in collecting conclusive evidence of a supermassive black hole in our galaxy.
Incorrect. The correct answer is B. Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology, Medicine and Economics have been awarded to women only 25 times between 1901 and 2020. This list includes two awards to the physicist and chemist Marie Curie. In 2020, three women received the in STEM fields: Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, a French microbiologist, geneticist and biochemist, and Professor Jennifer A. Doudna, an American biochemist, were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on a new genetic editing method called Crispr-Cas9; Dr. Andrea Ghez was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for her research in collecting conclusive evidence of a supermassive black hole in our galaxy.
Correct! According to UN Women, . Despite progress in ensuring opportunities for women in STEM fields, women continue to be systematically underrepresented as leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Gender equality and access to science are both recognized as human rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, we need to harness science’s full potential by empowering all members of our society to identify problems and create innovative solutions.
Incorrect. According to UN Women, . Despite progress in ensuring opportunities for women in STEM fields, women continue to be systematically underrepresented as leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Gender equality and access to science are both recognized as human rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, we need to harness science’s full potential by empowering all members of our society to identify problems and create innovative solutions.
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