Donella Meadows: Rethinking the world for a sustainable future
Summary Donella Meadows, a visionary scientist and pioneer of systems thinking, left her mark on the 20th century with her work on the limits to growth and sustainable development. Discover how her ideas, still relevant today, encourage us to rethink our relationship with the world and to act for a more just and planet-friendly future. […]
Pride is the Name of Resistance: The Stories of Florence NIGHTINGALE and Sara Josephine BAKER
June is LGBTQIAPN+ Pride Month. But what exactly is this pride? Is it simply a festive invitation to celebrate? No. The pride we’re talking about here is a political gesture, a living memory, a denunciation, and a presence. It’s a way of saying: we are here, we have always been here . This month is not just […]
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A Word from the Team… What’s your Passion? For us at SciGi, it’s “Science”! SciGi exists to inspire scientific vocations among young girls who, like we did at the time, doubt their abilities or for whom scientific careers are limited only to “Medicine”. To do this, we highlight women scientists who have inspiring careers and […]
The Science behind the Making of Traditional Musical Instruments
Albert Einstein, violin in hand, finds in music a silent inspiration that illuminates his discoveries. Traditional musical instruments are not mere cultural objects: they embody a fascinating balance between art, science, and history. Crafting a violin or a kora involves invoking centuries of artisanal expertise while applying fundamental principles of physics and acoustics. Each instrument […]
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Rahmot AFOLABI: AI Will Revolutionize Digital Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is disrupting many sectors in France, including startups. According to a study, nearly half of French employees anticipate a “significant evolution” in their job under the influence of AI in the coming months. AI is creating exciting new jobs in fields such as natural language processing, computer vision, and machine learning. Startups […]
Harriet BOYD HAWES: Archaeologist and Nurse
“I have never been a collector, but a detective who cares about what stimulates her mind and heart” Harriet Boyd Hawes Archaeology is the study of past civilizations through the examination of object remains and their historical context. Depending on the specialty, archaeology involves outdoor activities in difficult or even risky conditions. In the 19th […]
Dr. Constance PASCAL: Pioneer of Psychiatry in France
A positive and strong self-image is the best possible preparation for success. Dr. Joyce Brothers Psychologist Constance Pascal is one of the first female clinical psychiatrists in France at the turn of the 20th century. However, she fell into obscurity for a time, until the 1990s when historians and psychiatrists rediscovered her. Of Romanian origin, […]
Nacira GUERROUDJI-SALVAN: more Women in Cybersecurity
“Have confidence in your skills, don’t censor yourself. Take the risk, go for it, build your professional network! Get involved and start learning. That’s the best way.” – Nacira GUERROUDJI-SALVAN Nacira Guerroudji-Salvan is a doctor in computer science, a cybersecurity specialist, and an activist for the integration of women in digital technology. She is a […]
Natacha NJONGWA YEPNGA: Assessing Risks in Banks through Statistics.
Dear subscribers, Last article of our month dedicated to women statisticians! We conclude with Natacha NJONGWA YEPNGA. Hello everyone, I am Natacha NJONGWA YEPNGA, a Cameroonian national. I completed most of my studies in Cameroon. After obtaining my scientific baccalaureate, I was mainly interested in mathematics and computer science, which is why I joined […]