Five postdoctoral scientists receive grants, mentoring and networking, and celebration inspiring next generation of female scientists
NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today L’Oréal USA revealed the 2024 For Women in Science (FWIS) awardees, providing five female postdoctoral scientists grants to further their research. The program, running for more than two decades, reflects L’Oréal USA’s unwavering commitment to supporting women at the forefront of scientific innovation.
The 2024 FWIS cohort represents a dynamic range of scientific disciplines and research focus areas, from uncovering the intricate relationships between microbes to developing sustainable cooling technologies and understanding the mysteries of auroras on other planets.
“L’Oréal is committed to accelerating women’s advancement in STEM by increasing representation, amplifying their accomplishments, and supporting the next generation of change-makers,” said Marissa McGowan, Chief Sustainability Officer for L’Oréal North America. “We know these scientists’ ideas and innovations will inform solutions from climate change and sustainable energy to human health and disease. Beyond their research, I am struck by their dedication to mentorship and representation, inspiring future scientists and redefining what women in science truly means.”
The FWIS program, the U.S. component of the global L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards, embodies L’Oréal’s belief in the essential role of women in science and aims to create community and connection for women postdoctoral researchers as they pursue ambitious research projects and attain leadership positions in their fields. Since 2003, the L’Oréal USA FWIS program has supported more than 100 remarkable women scientists, awarding over $5 million in grants.
L’Oréal USA will honor the 2024 For Women in Science recipients at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on November 14, 2024. The ceremony will be emceed by a fellow woman in science, Kellie Gerardi, Astronaut and STEM Ambassador, whose work encourages all—and especially the next generation—of women in science.
Leading up to the awards ceremony, the group engages in three days of programming at esteemed scientific organizations including the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine (NASEM). Experiences include mentorship and idea exchange with internationally recognized women in science, valuable training on public engagement and science policy, and the opportunity for candid conversation on career navigation and advancement in scientific fields.
“AAAS and L’Oréal USA’s partnership over the last two decades has enabled more than 100 women to propel their scientific research and thrive across STEMM fields,” said Travis York, Director of Inclusive STEMM Ecosystems for Equity & Diversity at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). “The ongoing investment from and collaboration with L’Oréal USA remains fundamental to continuing our efforts to create pathways for women in science and thereby build a more excellent STEMM enterprise.”
The candidates for the L’Oréal USA FWIS program are evaluated based on a number of factors including their research potential, scientific excellence, and their commitment to supporting future generations of women and girls in science. For more information about the L’Oréal USA 2024 For Women in Science Awardees or to apply for the 2025 program, please visit https://aaas.secure-platform.com/lorealfwis.
About L’Oréal USA
L’Oréal USA is the largest subsidiary of the L’Oréal Groupe, the world’s leading beauty company. Through its management of over 35 iconic beauty brands, L’Oréal USA has generated more than $10 billion in sales annually. Products are available across all distribution channels including hair salons, department stores, mass market, pharmacies, medi-spas, e-commerce and more. L’Oréal USA’s commitment to growth is generated through sustainable innovation and driven by the company’s L’Oréal for the Future ambition which demonstrates sustainable development across the Group’s value chain. The company is headquartered in New York City, employs more than 12,000 people, and operates administrative, research, manufacturing and distribution facilities across 16 states.
About For Women in Science
The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science (FWIS) fellowship program awards five women postdoctoral scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each for their contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and commitment to serving as role models for younger generations. Since 2003, L’Oréal USA’s FWIS program has supported more than 100 outstanding female postdoctoral scientists from across the country, awarding over $5 million in grants. L’Oréal USA partners with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to manage the program’s application and peer-review process. The program is the U.S. component of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards, a global philanthropy created in 1998 that has recognized and rewarded over 4,100 women scientists from more than 110 countries.
About AAAS
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is one of the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science, as well as Science Translational Medicine; Science Signaling; a digital, open-access journal, Science Advances; Science Immunology; and Science Robotics. AAAS was founded in 1848 and includes more than 250 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving 10 million individuals. Science has the largest paid circulation of any peer-reviewed general science journal in the world. The nonprofit AAAS is open to all and fulfills its mission to “advance science and serve society” through initiatives in science policy, international programs, science education, public engagement, and more. For additional information about AAAS, see www.aaas.org.
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