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I. INTRODUCTION The representation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, including biophysics and biomedical engineering (BME), remains relatively low (<25%) in the United States and Europe ( 1 , 2 ). Studies highlight the need for initiatives to attract and retain more women in the field, aiming to address the gender imbalance and harness the diverse perspectives and talents of all genders ( 1 , 2 ). In recent years, BME has seen growing female enrollment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In 2021, women

Introduction Many efforts have been made to bridge the gender gaps in science and technology, but disparities still persist within academic, scientific, and technologic fields ( 1 , 2 ). The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) surveys conducted in June 2019 show that women represent only 30% of the population of researchers globally ( 3 ). Going deeper into the analysis, women are restricted in access to decision-making positions, even in countries in which the participation of women in science is

. Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2016, 4803, House of Representatives, 114th Congress (2016) . https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4803

) supports applications from URM students and postdoctoral fellows, while the Committee for Professional Opportunities for Women funds applications from female postdoctoral fellows and midcareer scientists. The Education Committee supports applications from all students and postdoctoral fellows, while the International Relations Committee specifically funds applications from scientists working outside of the United States. In addition, the Membership Committee offers bridging funds travel grants to all regular members of the society, including independent investigators

with the scientific relevance to pharmaceutical research and entrepreneurship were clearly emphasized. Of the 25 students admitted, all expressed an interest in attending graduate school. We queried participants for their preferred graduate program with the top choices being either biochemistry/chemistry, biology (any field), or physics (indicated by 13, 6, and 4 students, respectively). Over half the participants self-identified as women. These numbers correlated with undergraduate degree in the application pool (unexpectedly, we attracted a lot of interest

. Kibbe, M. R. 2020 . Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on manuscript submissions by women . JAMA Surg 155 : 803 – 804 . 44. Flaherty, C. 2020 . No room of one's own. Accessed 22 June 2021. https://www.insidehighered.com . 45. National Science Foundation . 2021 . Developing hands-on virtual reality