The Minister of Economy and Finance of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Alícia Romero Llano, recently named by Forbes as one of the country's most influential women, has highlighted the importance of female visibility. Romero argues that girls need female references to inspire them to pursue scientific careers.
“"It is vital that we make visible female scientists, female economists... in general, women who have achieved responsibilities."
Catalonia is implementing a strategic plan for gender equality in science involving 600 researchers visiting schools. This initiative will reach 40,000 students across 530 centers in 229 municipalities, aiming to spark interest in technology among young girls before social biases take root.
Mentioning the late oceanographer Josefina Castellví, Romero stressed that early stimulation is crucial. She noted that while girls often excel in mathematics, they need constant encouragement from both schools and families to maintain their confidence in STEM fields from as early as age three.
