Portraits of the female scientists from France and China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Portraits of 20 Chinese and 20 French scientists are being displayed at the National Communication Center for Science and Technology in Beijing through Jan 18.
The "Female Power in the Scientific Community — Portrait Exhibition of Chinese and French Female Researchers" showcases the individual characteristics and achievements of women scientists from the two countries, reflecting the vitality of scientific and cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.
Portraits of the female scientists from France and China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Tang Danling, an oceanography scholar and professor at the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is one of the scientists who participated in the portrait taking.
"I didn't hesitate when I received the invitation and flew to Beijing from Guangzhou, Guangdong province, for the photo shoot. It's a great idea to showcase the spirit and demeanor of female scientists," she said. "When I go out to sea for research, I stay on the ship for over 10 days, getting seasick and vomiting terribly. At home, I am a loving grandmother. During the photo shoot, I am a powerful woman who can use my knowledge to protect the Earth. Every woman has many facets."
Portraits of the female scientists from France and China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The exhibition's organizer China Association for Science and Technology, as the largest scientific and technological community, has always supported and encouraged women to participate in scientific and technological work and international scientific and technological exchanges, said Luo Hui, executive secretary and director general of international affairs of the association.
Myriam Pavageau, minister counselor of the French embassy in China, said France has always attached importance to promoting gender equality and is committed to enhancing the social influence of female researchers.
Portraits of the female scientists from France and China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
