The current status of female physicists in Ecuador

Silvana Guitarra, Paola Ayala

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Abstract

Although the number of female physicists in Ecuador is still relatively low, many of them have already obtained a postgraduate degree abroad. The return of these women to the country has begun to have a positive effect on the discipline as whole. In particular, the fields of particle physics, biophysics, and condensed matter have experienced significant development in the last few years. The policies for networking and collaboration among local and international universities have changed radically in Ecuador, a country with limited resources. This paper provides the 5th IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics with an overview of the work of Ecuadorian female physicists and the changes in laws that aid the development of science in general.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWomen in Physics
Subtitle of host publication5th IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics
EditorsBeth A. Cunningham, Shohini Ghose, Catherine O'Riordan
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735413443
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 Dec 2015
Event5th IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics - Waterloo, Canada
Duration: 5 Aug 20148 Aug 2014

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1697
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference5th IUPAP International Conference on Women in Physics
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityWaterloo
Period5/08/148/08/14

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