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MDA Celebrates
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
with Women on our Research Team
February 11, 2021
#IDWGS #WomenInScience
Sharon Hesterlee, EVP, Chief Research Officer
"We need to nurture women in science because they have the ability to make amazing contributions - I’m very proud of our team at MDA who think on their feet, solve problems creatively and are incredibly resilient in the face of adversity."
Rachael Burris
"In the modern world, science and data driven decisions power every industry. Having a career directly in STEM and producing the content behind these decisions means giving women, half the entire population, a seat at important tables. We know that balanced and diverse representation is crucial not only to strong analysis in our work, but also within a strong society."
Elizabeth Habeeb-Louks
"I want my daughter to grow up in a world where she feels valued and that her contribution to society matters. I want her to see herself and her big dreams reflected in the intelligent and hard-working women who work in the field of science today to give her the confidence to stick with it and never give up."
Edritz Javelosa
"It is important to increase the diversity of scientists, including women in STEM, so we can have better representation in the field to bring unique perspectives and not miss potential solutions to scientific problems."
Hayley Opgenorth
"Not only does making a concerted effort to include women in all aspects of science ensure that the scientific problems we study reflect the concerns and experiences of our entire population, but the consideration of gender in science can also lead to higher quality and safer research outcomes."
Rayne Rodgers
"Countless inspiring women have made groundbreaking historic contributions to science – and this is just the beginning."
Jessica Waits
"Being a woman in science is exciting, empowering and absolutely crucial in order for young women to see what they can accomplish when they find their own voice in this pivotal path."
