Exploring Sex/Gender Perspectives in Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials Research

This article aims to draw attention to the integration of sex/gender dimensions within the scientific community investigating nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Despite the significant impact of these fields on society, there remains a gap in understanding how the gender dimension can intersect with research practices and outcomes. The presence of gender-specific terminology, involving references to gender, sex, masculinity, femininity, and other related concepts can allow us to shed light on the current state of a sex/gender dimension integration in nanotechnology research. By analyzing the presence of gender-related terms in the proceedings of the IEEE Nano-Community, this paper contributes to the ongoing discussions on the importance of integrating a sex/ gender dimension in research and education in the field and highlights the need to make the nanotechnology and nanomaterials research landscape more inclusive and insightful in the future.