TARRAGONA ENGINEERS SPONSOR GIRL'S DAY AT THE URV

Yesterday, an edition of Girl's Day was held at the URV, a day to bring science, technology and engineering closer to girls in 3rd and 4th years of secondary education, contributing to breaking gender stereotypes in STEM fields.

The presentation of Girl's Day took place in the ETSEQ Graduate Room, where the director of the URV's Equality Unit, Cilia Willem, recalled that the world of science is open and suitable for everyone, regardless of gender. "The abilities of boys and girls are the same, but culture often transmits that science is not a women's thing", she explained. Despite these stereotypes, she insisted that this conception can and must be changed, since "women are necessary for science because, if they do not dedicate themselves to it, we are leaving behind the vision of half of society"

Willem recalled that to dedicate yourself to science you only need to be "curious, constant and eager to learn. Don't demand that you be brilliant or perfect, since most people who do science are normal, you don't need to demonstrate any exceptionality, but rather enjoy your talents."

Afterwards, students from 13 institutes visited the Sescelades Campus, visited laboratories and participated in practical workshops led by researchers and former students of the URV.

This edition was jointly organized by ETSEQ, ETSE and the Equality Unit, and was made possible thanks to the sponsorship of Repsol and the College of Industrial Technical Engineers of Tarragona (CETIT).

An initiative that highlights the curiosity and talent of young women and is part of the 11th of February, International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Attendance of the Dean Mr. Joan G. Talarn at Girl's Day