As part of the Imagine a world with more women in science campaign, UNESCO has been shedding light on women and men shaping inclusive science around the world. Liette Vasseur was featured in a spotlight article recently as part of this initiative.

“Professor Liette Vasseur, UNESCO Chair in Community Sustainability at Brock University in Canada, has decades of experience across ecology, sustainability, and gender-focused research. As UNESCO Chair partnering to advance knowledge and practice in an area of common priority, she reflects on how diversity in science drives both equity and problem-solving globally. 

Prof. Vasseur’s advice to young girls hesitant about pursuing a career in science is simple: “Explore, discover, try. Don’t stop if it doesn’t work the first time; try again. One day it will click. Science is about curiosity and the courage to explore many paths. Keep the doors open.”

Read the full article on UNESCO’s website