{"id":8542,"global_id":"www.binationalwaters.org\/es?id=8542","global_id_lineage":["www.binationalwaters.org\/es?id=8542"],"author":"154","status":"publish","date":"2023-09-27 22:46:37","date_utc":"2023-09-28 03:46:37","modified":"2025-07-24 15:32:35","modified_utc":"2025-07-24 20:32:35","url":"https:\/\/www.binationalwaters.org\/es\/event\/gender-equality-dr-renee-martin-nagle\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/www.binationalwaters.org\/es\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/8542","title":"Ren\u00e9e Martin-Nagle on Gender Equality in STEM and Water","description":"

In celebration of both Women’s History Month and World Water Day, the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters launched a special podcast episode highlighting the importance of gender equality in STEM<\/strong>, with a focus on water science and leadership.<\/p>\n

Hosted by Dr. Rosario S\u00e1nchez, director of the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters,<\/a> the episode featured a heartfelt and revealing conversation with Dr. Ren\u00e9e Martin-Nagle\u2014water expert, environmental advocate, and former legal executive in the aviation industry.<\/p>\n

Dr. Martin-Nagle, who now serves on multiple international water committees, shared candid reflections on her professional journey: from being the only female executive in a male-dominated field to pivoting her career toward global water sustainability after the birth of her first grandson. \u201cI still wanted to be a career woman,\u201d she said, \u201cbut I didn\u2019t want to do aviation anymore\u2014I wanted to work for the planet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Throughout the conversation<\/a>, Dr. Martin-Nagle emphasized the challenges women face in technical fields and the urgent need to change systemic dynamics. \u201cIn science and water, there aren\u2019t enough women,\u201d she noted, calling for greater support, visibility, and mentorship.<\/p>\n

The dialogue also explored intergenerational learning and the importance of building inclusive communities. \u201cYoung professionals have so much to offer,\u201d Dr. S\u00e1nchez added. \u201cIn the Forum, we couldn\u2019t do what we do without them.\u201d<\/p>\n

The episode concluded with a shared message of hope and resilience. Both participants stressed that achieving gender equality in STEM<\/strong> is not about competition, but about collaboration\u2014between men and women, between generations, and across sectors. Water challenges are global, and the solutions must be inclusive, multidisciplinary, and gender-balanced.<\/p>\n

This podcast is part of the Women in Science initiative from the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters, dedicated to amplifying women\u2019s contributions to water research, sustainability, and cross-border cooperation.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to explore more inspiring conversations like this one, you can watch the full Women in Water<\/em> series by visiting the following link<\/a>. Each episode highlights the voices, experiences, and contributions of women advancing science and water management across borders.<\/p>\n