Peruvian Researcher will join the talk series on September 9

The Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS), through its Women for Science (WfS) Program, will continue the 2026 schedule of its talk series “Women Who Share Their Science” (“Mujeres que Cuentan su Ciencia”) with a presentation by Peruvian archaeologist Ruth Shady Solís, one of Latin America’s most influential researchers and the scholar who led the discovery and investigation of the ancient city of Caral. The online session will take place on September 9 via Zoom – click here to register.

The fifth edition of the 2026 series will be held in Spanish and will be chaired by Gloria Dubner, Co-Chair of the IANAS WfS Program and focal point of the National Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences of Argentina. The session is scheduled for 16:30 Peru time (UTC-5) – those interested in participating can check the event time in their time zone by clicking here.

The role of women throughout the Andean cultural process

In her talk, titled “El rol de la mujer a través del proceso cultural andino” (“The role of women throughout the Andean cultural process”), Ruth Shady Solís will explore the role of women in the Andean cultural tradition, with particular emphasis on the Caral civilization, one of the oldest urban centers in the Americas.

The presentation will examine women’s contributions in the political, religious, and economic spheres, as well as their representation in artistic expressions and the Andean concept of gender complementarity. Drawing on archaeological evidence and historical interpretation, Ruth Shady Solís will reflect on the importance of recognizing these contributions and their relevance for building a more equitable society today.

Sharing scientific journeys across the Americas

Launched by IANAS to showcase the achievements, experiences, and scientific contributions of outstanding women researchers across the Americas, “Women Who Share Their Science” provides a platform for scientists to share both their academic work and the personal journeys behind their careers.

The 2026 cycle began in June with a lecture by Maria Elena Bottazzi (Honduras), followed by presentations from Arlene Williams-Persad (Trinidad and Tobago), Mónica Moraes (Bolivia), and Gabriela Montenegro-Bethancourt (Guatemala). The upcoming lecture by Ruth Shady Solís continues this tradition of highlighting exceptional women scientists whose work contributes to a deeper understanding of society, culture, health, and sustainable development across the Americas.