Women In Environmental Chemistry

We are delighted to present the 2022 “Women in Environmental Chemistry” article collection. Following the celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, the UNESCO International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry is proud to offer this platform to promote the work of women scientists, across all branches of Environmental Chemistry.

At present, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Historically, there has been a persistent gender gap in scientific roles due to gender bias which has increased the difficulty of female researchers gaining the same visibility as their male peers. Subsequently, this has limited the number of female scientific role models. Due to cultural progression and the concerted efforts of female scientists to break the cycle of gender stereotyping, the gender gap is narrowing. This Research Topic aims to promote the valuable research contribution from female scientists toward the progression of gender equality and research within the field of Environmental Chemistry. Science and gender equality are, however, essential to ensure sustainable development as highlighted by UNESCO. In order to change traditional mindsets, gender equality must be promoted, stereotypes defeated, and girls and women should be encouraged to pursue STEM careers.

This Research Topic has the aim of bringing into the spotlight contributions of female researchers in all areas of Environmental Chemistry. The work presented here highlights the diversity of research performed across the entire breadth of Green and Sustainable Chemistry.

This Research Topic would like to highlight female contributions to Environmental Chemistry and will therefore welcome:
• General perspectives on a specific field of research inspired, started or sparked by a woman
• Articles celebrating outstanding female researchers and their contributions to Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry studies led by women

Please note: To be considered for this collection, the leading/corresponding author should be a female researcher

Keywords: environmental chemistry, women, remediation, science, chemistry

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.