“History and Prospects of Japan Network of Women Engineers and Scientists”

Abstract

“JNWES” was organized to support exchanges and collaborations between female engineers and scientists in Japan and around the world, and is a registered organization of the global network in Japan. In addition to participating in international conferences, it will become a host organization when it is held in Japan, and will also support the career development of next-generation female engineers and scientists in Japan and support activities for female junior and senior high school students to choose their career paths in STEM fields. This paper introduces its origins, and past and present activities.