As part of the third edition of Missione Fisica, on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, proclaimed by UNESCO, ISASI, INO and SPIN Institutes of the National Research Council (CNR) of Naples are organizing an initiative dedicated to schools to promote gender equality in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. The event will be held on Tuesday 11 February at the CNR Area di Ricerca of Naples, in Via Pietro Castellino 111, from 9:00 to 13:00.
Established in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science aims to recognize the fundamental role of women in scientific and technological research. UNESCO and UN-Women promote this day to promote equal access for women and girls to science, encourage gender equality, and overcome stereotypes that limit their participation in STEM fields.
Institutional and scientific figures, including Councilor Valeria Fascione, responsible for Research, Innovation, and Start-ups, Giuseppina De Simone, President of the Napoli 1 Research Area of the CNR, and the directors and managers of the offices of the CNR-ISASI, CNR-SPIN, and CNR-INO institutes, will participate in the meeting.
During the morning, crucial issues such as gender issues in STEM disciplines, inclusive language, and the importance of changing perspectives to overcome stereotypes and barriers will be addressed. Among the speakers are the researchers Antigone Marino (CNR-ISASI), Simona Mosca (CNR-INO), Alessandra Rocco (CNR-INO), and Simona De Luca (CNR-ISASI), who will offer food for thought on how to make the world of more inclusive and accessible science.
A central moment will be the debate animated by the students of Giuseppe Mercalli State Scientific High School of Naples and the Rita Levi Montalcini State Institute of Higher Education of Quarto.
The initiative aims to raise awareness among new generations of the importance of female presence in scientific research, offering an opportunity for discussion and growth for young people who wish to undertake scientific careers.