Round Table China Women in science: progress, power, and the stories we tell
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Oct 11, 2025 Li Tianzhen, Branding and PR officer at DP Technology and an AI for science expert, shares her journey from journalism to tech. She discusses AI's impact on scientific discovery, particularly during COVID, and highlights ongoing gender biases in the tech world. Li emphasizes the need for education and structural changes to support women in STEM and shares inspiring stories of women-led breakthroughs at her company. Her insights on storytelling and the unique strengths women bring to tech inspire listeners to pursue their passions and challenge barriers.
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AI Gives Scientists X-Ray Vision
- AI for Science uses machine learning and supercomputing to accelerate discovery by finding patterns humans miss.
- It can test vast material combinations and shorten drug timelines from years to months.
Keep Humans In The Loop
- Major risks include biased data, reduced serendipity, and ethical misuse if humans step back.
- Li argues humans must stay in the loop and build diversity checks into models.
Speak Up And Build Personal Resilience
- Confront unfair treatment using policy, law, and public voice to build accountability.
- Cultivate personal passions outside work to sustain well-being and resilience.