This is Colombina Valdés Valenzuela, one of our #100polarwomen, a marine biologist & science communicator with a passion for #antarctica, investigating how melting #Glaciers shape carbon cycles, phytoplankton & #climatechange in Antarctica's coastal waters. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Emma Ferrari, one of our #100polarwomen who helps uncover the impact of plastic pollution in the Antarctic Peninsula. Her work supports the development of stronger environmental policies and more sustainable scientific practices in Antarctica. More: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Mishell Vidal Raurau, one of our #100PolarWomen who works for the Peruvian national Antarctic Programme, holds a Master in Public Policy Management & aims to reinforce Peru's role in preserving Antarctica as a place of peace, science & collaboration. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Sandra Lai, one of our #100polarwomen and a wildlife biologist based in the Canadian High Arctic who studies how mammals survive & adapt in one of the world's most challenging environments. Read more about her and her work here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Elaine dos Santos,one of our #100polarWomen, an author & a geoscientist who studies atmospheric aerosols & climate processes, including in #Antarctica. She's a #sciencecommunicator with a passion to make environmental science accessible for kids. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Virginia Morandini, PhD, one of our #100polarwomen who studies #penguins to understand how our changing #planet is affecting #polar ecosystems, helping turn Antarctic wildlife data into knowledge for conservation,ecosystem monitoring & decision-making. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Sara Næss Elleskov, one of our #100polarwomen studying how Kalaallit Inuit descendants experience the research & exhibition of their Ancestors' remains, centring Inuit perspectives & respectful research that addresses the legacy of colonial practices. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Svetlana Mikhailova, MSc, one of our #100polarwomen, whose research spans Arctic freshwater and remote northern seas, advancing our understanding of changing marine ecosystems and long-term monitoring of Arctic responses to #climatechange. More here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

Huge congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 SCAR Medal! Dr Renuka Badhe, who won the Medal for International Scientific Coordination, is the co-founder of the Women in Polar Science network, so this one is close to our hearts! Well deserved, everyone.

Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)@scar-antarctic.bsky.social · last mo.

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 SCAR Medals! 🏅 Prof Peter Convey @bas.ac.uk - Excellence in Antarctic Research 🏅 Dr Renuka Badhe @eurogoos.eu - International Scientific Coordination 🏅 Prof Silvia Dotta @ufabcoficial.bsky.social - Education and Communication scar.org/scar-news/20...

This is Po-Kwan Katie Liu, one of our #100PolarWomen and a master's researcher who is exploring the professionalisation of #Antarctic tour guiding and how stronger competency frameworks can support the future of the sector. Read more about her here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Vaibhavi Dwivedi, MEM, B.A., LL.B, one of our #100polarwomen, an Antarctic plastic pollution researcher and an activist in the SCAR Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Group, where she helps in shaping the polar community's future. More here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Myrah Graham, MSc, one of our #100PolarWomen who helps bridge the gap between Arctic marine research & the communities who call the North home, listening to Inuit priorities & fostering more meaningful partnership & inclusion in Arctic marine science. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Elisa Palomino Perez, one of our #100polarwomen & a scientist who works with Arctic Indigenous Elders, museums and cultural collections to uncover the stories embedded in traditional fish skin garments. Learn more about her fascinating work here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Katia Macias Diaz, one of our #100PolarWomen who is passionate about connecting people w/ #Antarctica & creating opportunities for others to engage w/ its future. She helps build awareness & inspire action around Antarctic #conservation & stewardship. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Mélanie Delleuze De Prada, MSc, one of our #100polarWomen & a PhD student who studies Antarctica’s sea urchins & the tiny microbes living in their gut, exploring whether these microbial communities could help them adapt to a warming Southern Ocean. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Samantha E. Hansen, one of our #100PolarWomen, a seismologist and a polar researcher whose work takes her from #Antarctica to #Greenland, using seismic techniques to uncover what lies deep beneath the ice. Read more about her here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

Caregiving scholarship available from @awisnational.bsky.social.

Association for Women in Science@awisnational.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The AWIS Caregiver Advancement Scholarship provides financial support to offset caregiving costs directly tied to your participation in a specific, identified professional development opportunity — such as a conference, training, workshop, or class. Learn more: awis.org/awis-caregiving-scholarship

This is Dr Kimberly Galvez, one of our #100PolarWomen & Chief Scientist aboard an expedition cruiseship where she leads a #research laboratory & oversees the onboard data collection program, contributing to ongoing scientific research. #citizenscience #science womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

If you are at UArctic on 27 May 2026, don't miss out on this amazing event! Plan Arctic is running a Mapping Women+ of the Arctic* ❄ Mapathon! Join them on Wednesday, May 27 @ 17:25-18:20pm Locker Room 2, and virtually

This is Ekaterina Sharova, M.A., one of our #100PolarWomen, a PhD student & the founder of the Arctic Art Forum. As a woman of the Arctic, she cares deeply about what happens there and wants to contribute to more mutual understanding. Read more here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Francyne Elias Piera, one of our #100PolarWomen & a biological oceanographer/Antarctic researcher studying how #climatechange is transforming polar marine ecosystems & biodiversity. Find out more about Francyne & her work here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Micaela Belen Ruiz, one of our #100polarwomen & a biologist who explores how polar marine ecosystems are changing in response to global environmental pressures like ocean warming & acidification. Read more about Micaela here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Charlene Janion-Scheepers, one of our #100PolarWomen & a terrestrial invertebrate ecologist/ physiologist who studies how soil animals respond to #climatechange. She's worked on Prince Edward Islands, #southgeorgia & #svalbard. Read more here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Pamela Fernández, a biologist at the Universidad de los Lagos (Chile) & of our #100polarwomen. She researches #Antarctic seaweeds: how do #climate change, #ocean acidification & rising ocean temperatures affect their carbon acquisition processes? womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Sandy Netzel, one of our amazing #100polarwomen who co-created the Explore Svalbard project, an educational Arctic #expedition programme focused on #climatechange, responsible exploration & experiential learning. Learn more about Sandy and her work: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Amy Brummit, MSc, one of our #100polarwomen and a jack of many polar trades: She works in polar logistics, expedition guiding and station management across #Antarctica and the #arctic. To read more about her and find out what makes her tick, see here: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Stefanie Martinez,MSc,biochemist,geoscientist & one of our #100PolarWomen. She studies #ocean ecosystems,esp. in #Antarctic fjords: how organic matter is created,broken down & moved between water & seafloor,how #carbon is stored & cycled in the ocean. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Marianne Heberlein, BSc, a Ph.D. student & one of our #100polarwomen. She studies how the #environment in the Amundsen Sea region of West #antarctica has changed over time by looking at sediment cores to understand past #ocean conditions & climate. womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Jennifer Zhu, one of our #100PolarWomen who works across the remote reaches of northern #Canada with Air Inuit, travelling throughout #Nunavik to support & strengthen a network of isolated stations. Read about what draws her to remote environments: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/

This is Dr Ailim Schwambach, one of our #100polarwomen, a biologist & educator bringing #Antarctica to life since 2000. Through books and outreach, including to 5,000 children so far, she makes #science and #climatechange engaging & accessible. Read more: womeninpolarscience.org/100polarwomen/