Laís Zeferino

A taxonomic synopsis of the genus <i><i>Zornia</i> J.F.Gmel. (Leguminosae: Papilionoideae) for the Neotropics</i> ABSTRACT The genus Zornia J.F.Gmel. (Leguminosae: Papilionoideae) includes around 80 species and...

The first chapter of my thesis is now published! 🎉
A new revision of the genus Zornia (Leguminosae) in the Neotropical region, identifying 50 species — 37 of them in Brazil. 🌎

doi.org/10.1590/1677...

This achievement was long awaited and dreamed of. Yes, it was a dream come true for me, for the people who were with me and for those who came before me. I'm very proud of my work and my courage. Finally, I have a PhD in Plant Biology! ✊🏾💚

Closing the scissor-shaped curve: Strategies to promote gender equality in academia Gender inequality in STEM fields remains pervasive and undermines the ability for talented individuals to excel. Despite advances, women still encounter obstacles in pursuing academic careers and reac...

Reading the paper in Cell about how to close the scissor plots in gender representation at senior academic positions, I feel just a touch of pessimism. Having reached a level of seniority (middle management) I didn’t think I ever would, I read these great ideas wanting more, much more /1.

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