The Women in Biomechanics Wikibomb is an initiative of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB). Wikipedia is the world’s most highly read knowledge reposition, but Wikipedia is seriously lacking in pages for Women in Biomechanics. We want the next generation of female scientists to be able to imagine a future in biomechanics and a key part of that is ensuring women in biomechanics are visible to the scientists of the future. Our first call out for the Women in Biomechanics Wikibomb initiative has seen 13 new profiles uploaded to Wikipedia.
As part of ISB 2025, we will be running an in-person Women in Biomechanics Wikipedia edit-a-thon from 1 – 4pm on Sunday the 27th of July 2025. Wikipedia Edit-a-thons are a fun way to learn a new skill and meet new people, all while helping to boost the online visibility of women and gender diverse people in biomechanics.
No experience is necessary to attend! Just bring your laptop and we will bring the training, a list of amazing women to write about and a team of Wikipedians on site to answer all our questions.
Information about how to register for the edit-a-thon will be provided to all delegates closer to the date.
Wikipedia is one of the world’s most-visited websites, yet women account for under 20% of its 2 million bios. Gender bias on Wikipedia means you’re less likely to discover the contributions of women and gender diverse people when exploring new topics. Edit-a-thons are part of a global movement to help correct this so that their contributions are visible and acknowledged!
Meetx is the conference bureau handling the congress secretariat for ISB 2025.
E-mail: isb2025@meetx.se
#isb2025
Abstract submission opens – November 2024
Abstract submission deadline – February 14, 2025
Abstract notifications – Late March
Early bird registration deadline – April 10, 2025
Congress dates 27-31 July 2025