As part of the Upstream team, we care about creating a community where women in science feel welcome, supported, and encouraged to follow their interests. What motivates us is the idea that scientific journeys don’t have to be taken alone. When people share their experiences, their questions, and even their uncertainties, something meaningful happens: connections form, new ideas emerge, and confidence grows.

For us, Upstream represents a space where curiosity is taken seriously and where different backgrounds, perspectives, and stories can come together. We enjoy helping to shape an environment that invites women to explore their paths in science, discover new possibilities, and build networks that can support them far beyond a single event or semester.

By organizing Upstream, we hope to contribute to a culture where collaboration feels natural and where women are encouraged to take up space in science — to speak, to ask, to experiment, and to grow. We believe that science becomes stronger when more voices are heard, and we’re excited to help create a place that makes those voices visible.