[PRESS RELEASE] To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Académie des Sciences is going feminine!
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Mathieu Baumer
The 2026 edition of the "L'Académie des sciences au féminin" dossier is online! Let's celebrate the excellence, commitment and history of the women who drive research forward.
Discover the news and highlights of this February 2026 edition:
➡️ Presentation of the President and Vice-President of the Académie des sciences.
➡️ Renewal of the partnership between the Académie des Sciences and the L'Oréal Foundation for the "Pour les Femmes et la Science" prize.
➡️ Tribute to Yvonne Choquet-Bruhat, the first female member of the Académie, who passed away a year ago.
➡️ Election of five new academicians during 2025.
➡️ Celebration of the winners of the Irène Joliot-Curie 2025 awards.
➡️ Launch of a documentary series and podcasts entitled "Women of Science".
➡️ Addition of 72 names of women scientists to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.
➡️ Presentation of the "La main à la pâte" women's rights prize.
"Science is by its very nature international, its wealth transcends borders and it constitutes a common good at the service of society, a collective treasure. In the face of current developments, the scientific community, and in particular the members of the Académie des sciences, remain vigilant. Through my mandate as vice-president, I will strive to remind everyone that expressing oneself, engaging in dialogue and taking action are essential to preserving the vitality and future of a science with and for society."