Nonprofit Organization Management - Biel/Bienne, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
500 Women Scientists is an organization that was created to promote and support women in science and science communication. Currently, more than 20 000 women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from over 100 countries have signed a pledge. 500 Women Scientists is a global community composed of groups (pods) focusing on gender and minority related issues on a local scale. Our pod in Fribourg-Bern has the vision of establishing a network of women* scientists, advocate science communication through public outreach events, create an open support network, offer mentorship, and tackle issues relating to women in STEM in Switzerland.