Every year on February 11, the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science , an initiative rooted in the belief that gender equality and scientific progress go hand-in-hand. The 2026 theme “From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM by Closing the Gender Gap”  calls for actionable solutions that elevate female participation in fields like artificial intelligence, health research, and cybersecurity, while challenging long-standing barriers that limit opportunity and...