Tortosa launches mathematical route to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields

The City Council promotes the legacy of Griselda Pascual to encourage female talent and scientific memory.

Generic image of a geometric perspective in a historic street of Tortosa.
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Generic image of a geometric perspective in a historic street of Tortosa.

The Tortosa City Council marked International Pi Day this March 14 by launching a cultural initiative designed to highlight the role of women in science and technology.

Based at the Terres de l'Ebre Tourism Office within the Tortosa Museum, the new mathematical route invites residents to explore the city through geometry and statistics. The tour honors Griselda Pascual, a pioneering Catalan mathematician with local ties, providing a much-needed female role model in the field.
Local authorities emphasized that STEM disciplines are crucial for future high-quality employment. By addressing gender stereotypes in secondary education, the city aims to ensure that young women contribute to the local economic development and scientific research conducted in the Catalan language.