“Women and girls belong in science. Yet, stereotypes have steered them away from science-related fields”, said the UN Secretary-General, engineer António Guterres, in the video that marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021. Every year, on this date, February 11, several actions are being developed around the world to deconstruct these gender stereotypes and bring more diversity to such crucial areas. Encouraging girls into Science and Technology with Feminine Role Model and the stories of successful women are highlighted as two of the most important strategies. Today, and in order to mark this date, we share examples of successful women, we show the faces and work of our female scientists and alumnae, and how they find fulfillment in Science.
Today we will share the successful stories of 49 Técnico female scientists and alumnae who work in areas as diverse as Chemistry, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Civil Engineering, Physics, Biological Engineering, etc., through Técnico social media.
However, this initiative in no way ends in these 49 faces. In fact, we want that many more female scientists at Técnico join us and share their experience. If you are an inspiring woman, share a photo on our social media (preferably doing something related to your research work). We challenge you to tell us what, or who, inspired you to pursue a career in STEM and to tell us a little about your research work and projects. It is also important that you tell us more about your research center or research unit. Join us and add the hashtag #MulheresnoTécnico to your posts.
About the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
According to the UNESCO Science Report, published this Thursday, women still only account for 28% of engineering graduates and 40% of graduates in computer science and informatics.
UNESCO points to greater disparities in highly qualified areas, such as artificial intelligence, where only 22% of professionals are women. At universities, female researchers tend to have shorter, less paid careers.
In 2015, the UN established the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 /02) to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Science and gender equality are a global priority for UNESCO to successfully carry out the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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