Shobhana Narasimhan highlights that despite many women obtaining PhDs in materials science, the transition to professional roles sees female representation plummet drastically, indicating systemic barriers in the field.
The citation gap between male and female authors in the materials science sector is widening, with male researchers in India enjoying a 10% higher citation impact, according to Elsevier's FWCI metrics.
Narasimhan emphasizes the urgency for cultural change in scientific fields, noting that the significant underrepresentation of women in materials science leads to lower visibility and impact for their research.
The data shows stark disparities in gender representation across different scientific fields, suggesting that materials science faces unique challenges compared to areas like agricultural and biological sciences where the gap is smaller.
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