Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The "Elas nas Exatas" project addresses the underrepresentation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields in Brazil by leveraging Research, University Extension, and social media to inspire and empower young girls and women. The project includes mini-courses, workshops, and a YouTube channel featuring stories of women in STEM. Results indicate increased self-efficacy and broadened career perspectives among participants despite ongoing structural challenges. The diversity of interviewees and the visibility provided by the project have been crucial in promoting female inclusion in STEM.
Authors: Maria Cristina Elyote Marques Santos, Andrea de Matos Machado, Érica Nogueira Macêdo, Vânia Gonçalves de Brito dos Santos
Language: English
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409127928