Professor Dr. Londa Schiebinger

Biography

Londa Schiebinger is a leading authority on gender and science. Over the past thirty years, her work has focused on the intricate connections between gender and science, examining issues such as women's participation in science, the gender structure of scientific institutions, and how human knowledge is gendered. Schiebinger has held positions such as the Director of the EU/US Gendered Innovations project, and has authored several influential papers, including presentations at the United Nations regarding gender, science, and technology. Her research spans various domains, including historical perspectives on gender in the sciences and contemporary issues in technology and innovation. Schiebinger has received numerous awards and recognitions for her contributions, including the Alexander von Humboldt Research Prize and several honorary doctorates. She has served as a professor at Stanford University and has held distinguished appointments at various institutions throughout her career, contributing to gender equality in science and education globally.

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