Editorial: Women in neuroengineering and neurotechnologies

When thinking about science and scientists, the first names coming to mind belong to men. That is because only a few female scientists are widely recognized for their contributions to the history of science and engineering. The reasons for this trend are well known and yet difficult to eradicate. Many highly influential and successful women are contributing to science and in particular to the fields of Neuroengineering and Neurotechnologies, both in the academic and non-academic sector. Yet, female scientists and managers are still underrepresented in various aspects of both academic life (e.g., keynote speakers at conference, directors of research, directors of infrastructures) and industry world (e.g., founders of tech companies, CEOs, top managers). Several initiatives have been recently created to increase the visibility of women; however, gender bias, gender gap and glass ceiling area matter of fact, if concrete actions are not taken by the politician but also by scientists, as a community and as a society.