Seminar held in France for Vietnamese female scientists
Monday, 14/03/2022 17:46 (GMT+7)
A seminar held in both in-person and online formats for Vietnamese students and female scientists in France on March 12 to share their stories during the process of pursue of their passion for science.
Delegates at the seminar (Photo: VNA)
Attending the seminar, there were five speakers, who are successful scientists of different generations and have made great contributions to the promotion of the relations between Vietnam and France.
70-year-old Le Toan Thuy, Head of the Biomass research team at the Centre for the Study of the Biosphere from Space and the oldest speaker at the event, highlighted difficulties facing women scientists during their career. She encouraged women who love science not to abandon their passion. Dr Thuy initiated the BIOMASS satellite project for forest biomass assessment, which is scheduled to be launched in 2023.
Meanwhile, Dinh Thi Lan Anh, a third-year PhD student at the Paris Observatory said that support from leadership officials is necessary for women scientists to develop their career.
At the seminar, participants recognised contributions by Vietnamese women scientists undertaking scientific research in France, inspiring younger generations to follow the path of older generations of women scientists./.
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