Did you know that the management of cardiovascular disease in women is less effective?
The known symptoms of heart attack (pain in the chest radiating to the left arm and jaw) are fairly specific to men. Almost half of women experience shortness of breath, palpitations, fatigue and nausea instead, which has sometimes hindered/delayed their care.
Did you know that women are less well protected against road accidents?
In fact, most carmakers still produce cars based on crash-test data carried out exclusively with male dummies whose standard is 1.77 meters and 76 kg.
Did you know that several drugs in the USA had to be withdrawn from the market because they had far more side effects in women than in men?
In effect, the dosages had been calculated on the basis of male physiology only.
Did you know that software designed to pre-screen university applicants or CVs in the world of work predominantly favors male applicants?
In fact, the developers of artificial intelligence software are 80% male, and they incorporate their own preconceived ideas into their lines of code.
Do you find this unacceptable too? And like us you think that more women in science means giving yourself the chance of good quality scientific innovation that benefits everyone, then this program is for you! The L'Oréal Foundation invites you to join the Pour les filles et la Science program, where you can experience and discover science in a different way, and share a unique experience with other high-school girls in the Ile-de-France region.
