Women are Needed to Change the Face of Physics (abstract)

God created men and women differently so we can integrate with each other for the sake of the Earth’s inhabitants, and form families that are the fundamental building blocks of healthy and prosperous nations. The world around us is full of many challenges (environment, energy, health, food). Physicists are able to contribute strongly in solving most of these challenges; moreover, physicists can help promote in the welfare and economic development of all nations. Advancing in physics understanding is an exciting intellectual challenge that benefits from the diverse and complementary approaches taken by both women and men. Accordingly, women are needed to change the face of physics. We have to encourage and attract them, beginning with the education of girls, scholarships, help balancing family and career, and positions of influence for women. These measures are discussed.