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Behind every great woman in science, there’s another great woman in science

To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, six award-winning female scientists highlight women who have inspired them by pushing innovative research and creating opportunities for others.
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  1. Amanda Heidt

    1. Amanda Heidt is a freelance journalist in southeastern Utah.

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The number of women now entering science, technology, engineering and mathematics and medicine (STEMM) careers is growing at a faster rate than that of men. And although women still account for only about 35% of the STEMM workforce, research has shown that they are more likely to excel when given access to mentoring, support and guidance from other women with similar lived experiences (see go.nature.com/416cjkb).

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Nature 639, 261-264 (2025)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-00620-3

These interviews have been edited for length and clarity.

Entries for the 2025 Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science, run in partnership with the Estée Lauder Companies, close on 9 April. For more details, see go.nature.com/4b4dcyz.

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