/ Marion Maurer
The trailblazer.
Mahnaz Parian-Scherb works at Roche, researching possible applications of artificial intelligence. She also mentors students and helps them to find their own path.
Women continue to be outnumbered in the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). This was often the experience of Mahnaz Parian-Scherb, who repeatedly found herself to be the only woman in a research group. “In so many situations, you become aware that you’re the minority. And so every day becomes a battle — to be heard, to be acknowledged and respected, but also to motivate yourself, to keep going despite the challenges.”
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