Science Leadership Capacities Visualized
In 2024, the GYA Women in Science working group organized the online workshop series “Inclusive Leadership for Women in Science”, designed in partnership with the facilitation team at Inclusive Innovation.
Recordings and workshop resources are available here for any inspired early-career researchers interested in learning and applying the science leadership skills illustrated in the comics: Women in Science Leadership workshops: resources and recordings available – Global Young Academy.
New comics are now online, which creatively illustrate the topics addressed in the workshops.
The first illustration explores the theme of FINDING BALANCE. In the demanding field of science, young researchers often find themselves pulled in multiple directions, balancing professional ambitions with personal commitments. Identifying and mapping polarities can help to find and manage balance.
The second illustration visualizes highlights from the STRATEGIC SKILLS FOR RESEARCHERS workshop, which provided practical considerations for young researchers to strategically navigate critical choices that impact their professional and personal lives.
Finally, a full comic book guides readers through the content of both workshops in the series, illustrated by comics throughout the journey. The book can be viewed in full here: A Cartoon Guide https://tinyurl.com/GYAWiS
Women in Science Workshop Series Grant
The workshop series “Inclusive Leadership for Women in Science” was enabled through a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation.
Read more about the first in-person workshop in the series, with Lindsay Burr (Yarbrough Group) here: Women in Science for Peace workshop – Global Young Academy.
Recordings and resources from the online workshops here: Women in Science Leadership workshops: resources and recordings available – Global Young Academy.
The first two graphics above were produced by Live Illustration UK, and the Cartoon Guide was written, illustrated and edited by Matthew Partridge at Errant Science.
