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How to put an end to scientific bias - Discussion on the book ‘Game Ovaire’

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03.10.2025

On 6 March 2025, as part of the events organised by EPFL to mark March 8th International Women's Rights Day, the EPFL Alumni Women's Club organised a discussion on the book ‘Game Ovaire’ by Lucia Sillig, who graduated from EPFL in Physics in 2002. The discussion was moderated by Lola Saugy, President of the Women's Club.


See some photos of the event below.


Find out more about the topic:

Did you know that female of other species have all sorts of strategies for dealing with street harassment?
Did you know that other species have lots of super-invested dads?
Did you know that aksing for consent is normal behaviour for most birds?
Did you know that in most animal species, females are larger than males?


Putting an end to sexist and outdated scientific arguments - For centuries, science has been developed by and for men. Could it be a bit biased? The 24 essays illustrated in ‘Game Ovaire’ seek to show science in a more feminist light.


Find out more about Lucia Sillig

Lucia Sillig has been interested in science since she was a little girl, spending her sleepless nights trying to work out how the automatic street lights in her street worked and pondering the end of infinity. After completing her studies in physics, she went into science journalism. She now works for Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS). As she made her way through the world of science, Lucia Sillig noticed that there was a shortage of women. But also that there are many scientific arguments in favour of greater equality.


Organised with the support of the EPFL Equal Opportunity Office

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