Eric Eliel receives RISE prize for gender equality
Resigning scientific director of the physics institute Eric Eliel has received the RISE prize for his outstanding commitment to increasing gender equality.
Professor Miranda van Eck presented the award on behalf of Researchers In Science for Equality (RISE) to Eric Eliel at his farewell reception. RISE is a network of female science scientists at Leiden University. Their mission is to build an inspiring work environment for female scientists to stimulate their personal and professional development.