Maria João Guedes, Coordinator of POWER and Associate Professor at ISEG, highlights the importance of this Congress in inspiring girls and women to pursue careers in STEM and make a meaningful difference in society. 🚀
During her speech, Maria João emphasized how initiatives like this show young women that they don’t have to conform to stereotypes, like being Barbies or princesses, but that they can be astronauts, math teachers, or anything else they aspire to be. The women present at this Congress are already an inspiring example of how they can impact various sectors and change the world.
Maria João invited everyone to trust in their ability to choose these fields, stressing that girls and young women should feel they are not different but have the power to make a difference. Schools and educators play a crucial role in this process, helping young people understand that STEM fields are not just for a few, but for everyone.
This Congress is just the beginning, and we hope that in the coming years, many more women will join this effort, inspiring future generations. 💪
To see the highlights from this Congress and learn more about initiatives promoting gender equality in STEM, don’t miss this compiled video on YouTube.
Watch it all here.