Feb 11, 2022

International Women and Girls in Science Day

Happy NEW SCIENCE Friday!

The highlights: Celebrate International Women and Girls in Science day AND Galentine's day, meet Sharana Darcel, and of course, a science comic.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Today is International day of Women and Girls in Science and Sunday is Galentine's day! Who could ask for a more perfect week to celebrate the ladies of science!

Women have contributed a great deal to STEM fields, but their work is often overlooked in favor of their male counterparts (especially women of color). It's time we shed light on these amazing women and their amazing accomplishments. Why not do it with a fit of flair with some of our fun Women in STEM products?

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Meet Sharana Darcel

From Sharana:

"🎶 "and I glow cuz I know what my worth is"

"I'm pretty sure I'm worthless if I can't be of service" 🎶

2 of the many lines from Encanto that have a grip grip grip on me, and the fact that they're in the same song is honestly perfect

Tying your worth to how productive you are, or how "of service" you can be to others is something a lot of us were taught to do, especially women in STEM

Feeling great when you got a lot done at work one day, and feeling like a failure when you didn't get that much done another day 😫

That's why it's so important for us to take time away from work and just ✨be ourselves✨ with no productivity metrics weighing on us

If you're feeling the same way right now, you're not alone

Maybe soon we can "free some room up for joy or relaxation or simple pleasures" like Luisa did 💜

[Image Description: Sharana's wearing a black 3/4 length shirt, olive green vest, and jeans, and is standing outside near a tree. She's smiling at the camera]

Sharana's Instagram: @sharanadarcel

Happy *NEW SCIENCE* Friday!