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in
of integration, can be tricky and may actually prevent the
societal breakthrough, the deeper transformation of the
society itself that is so urgent. The definition of the target
maximum reachable openness of roles and opportunities
that accommodates the maximum diversity (with the beneficial
features of diverse psychology and physiology) and
that still remains within insurmountable limits, is a big
challenge. This includes unknowns such as what constitutes
the " natural " number, i.e., the number of women in
a truly inclusive society and professional environment in
I&M.
In conclusion, a big progress has been achieved in advancing
the representation and participation of women in
science and technology in the IMS, in IEEE and in those professional
settings where there is understanding that this is a
benefit to all. A huge effort of cultural transformation is still
needed. There is belief that diversity, in many forms, equity,
and inclusion are the way forward, in spite of challenges and
occasional setbacks. Each of us can make a difference, and
each of us can experience a new the personal and professional
growth.
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Ferdinanda Ponci (M'00-SM'08) (fponci@eonerc.rwthaachen.de)
is a Professor of monitoring and distributed control
of power systems at the Institute for Automation of Complex
Power Systems, RWTH Aachen University in Aachen,
Germany. She received her Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering
from the Politecnico di Milano, Italy in 2002. Her research
interests include advanced measurement, monitoring and automation
of active distribution systems. She is a member of the
AdCom of the IMS, VP for Membership and Liaison with IEEE
Women in Engineering.
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