500 Women Scientists
Co-founder Kelly Ramirez-Donders wearing organization logo at Imperial College London in 2019 | |
| Formation | November 2016 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Kelly Ramirez and Jane Zelikova |
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Legal status | 501(c)3 |
| Purpose | Science advocacy |
| Website | http://500womenscientists.org |
500 Women Scientists is a non-profit group dedicated to making science open, inclusive, and accessible. To achieve this mission, they work to increase scientific literacy through public engagement, advocate for science and equity, and provide self-identifying women with the tools and support they need to reach their full potential. The organization began with an open letter in November 2016 and was officially recognized as a 501(c)3 in May 2018.