Women for Science Annual Meeting by Academy of Medical Sciences Guatemala
The Academy of Medical Physical and Natural Sciences of Guatemala holds its annual Women for Science meeting virtually in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. New members, including women, are welcomed, and initiatives such as a biographies project and cooperation agreements with women's organizations are discussed. Efforts are made to promote women's involvement in science despite challenges faced. Exciting future endeavors are planned, including contests and joint activities. Best wishes for a brighter future are extended.
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Academy of Medical Physical and Natural Sciences of Guatemala IANAS WOMEN FOR SCIENCE ANNUAL MEETING Decembrer 15. 2020 ZOOM MEETING Focal Point: Mar a del Carmen Samayoa
Activities Activities The sponsor for the video clip was secured and it was planned to launch the contest and award prizes to the winners, during the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Academy. It was postponed for the future due to COVID 19. In a virtual ceremony, ten new members entered the Academy, four of them are women.
A cooperation agreement was created between the Academy and the Organization of Women in science for the developing world Guatemala chapter, talks have been held to carry out joint activities with the Women's Commission for Academy Sciences. Efforts to obtain a sponsor for the publication of the 62 biographies of Women who do Sciences in Guatemala were unsuccessful, so in a session of the Board of Directors of the Academy it was decided to upload them to the website.
