The mission of Global Women in Herpetology Project is to recruit and retain girls and women in science, specifically in the field of herpetology. We are committed to increasing a sense of belonging in the sciences by creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive initiatives. With these interdisciplinary and multimedia initiatives we will contribute to closing the gender gap that societal structures, cultures, norms, and traditions have created.
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Goals

1. Put a spotlight on and celebrate the diversity of women who study amphibians and reptiles with a published book. Our target group for the book is girls and young women. Our goal is to encourage, foster, and grow their interest in the natural sciences.

2. Provide financial support to girls and women in underrepresented regions with a student conference scholarship. We established a conference scholarship using the proceeds from the book sales. The goal of the scholarships is to increase recruitment and retention in science for women from underrepresented countries and regions.  

3. Foster a diverse and inclusive network for the current and future generations of herpetologists with a Network Directory. Our target group for the “Global Women in Herpetology Network Directory” are women who work with amphibians and reptiles from around the world, at all career stages and from all types of professions.