The is observed annually by the United Nations (U.N.) to promote full and equal access to, and participation in, science for women and girls. In 2021, the virtual conference with the theme 鈥�.鈥�
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As a young scientist, Tepe拧 fears that 鈥渢he COVID-19 pandemic is poised to widen the existing gender disparities. This is particularly true for early-stage career women scientists like myself.鈥� She identified ways universities and research institutions can provide secure funding, mentoring, and other infrastructure to help women succeed in STEM careers. Tepe拧 notes, 鈥淭he amount of support I received from CSHL President Dr. Bruce Stillman, Dr. David Spector, supervisors Dr. Raffaella Sordella and Dr. Borut Strukelj, the Ambassador of Slovenia to the U.N. H.E. Darja Bavdaz Kuret, and my peers are what helped me to move forward.鈥�
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