in the Arab world most projects, plans and strategies are ad hoc and based on anecdotal evidence rather than scientific evidence and research. One of the key components of building a base of scientific evidence and research is building statistical expertise. Unfortunately there are few statistical experts in the Arab world. we will discuss the importance of statistics in education and social research and share examples on its impact on development practically on the ground.

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Dr. Rana Dajani, one of the world’s leading Muslim women scientists, have participated in a discussion session around how scientific literacy and thinking can impact humanitarian work and social change. She highlighted the discovery of a specific type of stem cell which allowed researchers to reverse-engineer cell fate, and discussed why a similar breakthrough might also be possible in the pursuit of gender equality. She also discussed the idea of seeking a paradigm shift in how we define success based on human biological diversity. This session is not purely about...

Genetics Society of America (GSA)’s Multilingual Seminar Series ...

Women in STEM fields face unique challenges and are often acutely aware of the role their gender plays as they progress both personally and professionally through their careers. The second annual Women in Science Panel Discussion will be an opportunity for our ISSCR community to come together to talk about these challenges and try to identify solutions to effect positive change.
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