- The event will bring together congresswoman and former Minister of Health Helia Molina, researcher Mónica Antilén and ACHIPEC president Macarena Rojas Ábalos to discuss female leadership, science and decision-making.
As part of the commemoration of International Women's Day, the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CEDENNA) will hold the discussion "Women, science and decision-making: real experiences in spaces of power," an event that seeks to open a space for reflection on the trajectories, challenges and lessons learned by women who have influenced areas of knowledge, leadership and public policy.
The activity will take place on Wednesday, March 11 at 11:30 a.m., in the Auditorium of the Research Centers Building of the University of Santiago de Chile (USACH), and will feature the participation of prominent representatives from the scientific, political and science communication fields.
The panel will consist of Dr. Helia Molina, Member of Parliament and former Minister of Health; Dr. Mónica Antilén, researcher at CEDENNA and academic at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile; and Dr. Macarena Rojas Ábalos, president of the Chilean Association of Journalists and Professionals for Science Communication (ACHIPEC).
“Science doesn’t develop in a vacuum: it’s built in communities, in institutions, and also in decision-making spaces. That’s why it’s so important to highlight the trajectories of women who have managed to make an impact in these areas. Sharing their experiences not only allows us to recognize the progress made, but also to understand the barriers that still exist and pave the way for new generations,” said Dr. Dora Altbir, director of CEDENNA and recipient of the 2019 National Prize for Exact Sciences.
She added that promoting these spaces for conversation is key to the country's scientific development. “Today we know that diversity strengthens science. However, women still face barriers to reaching decision-making positions. Generating these dialogues is fundamental to recognizing these experiences, learning from them, and moving toward a more open, fair, and representative scientific community,” she stated.
The discussion will address topics such as the experience of being a woman in spaces of knowledge and authority, the visible and invisible barriers in professional trajectories, and the challenges of influencing decision-making areas without giving up convictions or scientific evidence.
The activity is aimed at the university community, researchers, students and the general public interested in science, public policy and knowledge communication.
Due to the auditorium's capacity, spaces are limited and prior registration is required.
Date: Wednesday, March 11 Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Auditorium, Research Centers Building, University of Santiago, Chile
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