Queen Letizia has delivered this Tuesday, February 11 The awards recognized by the young female scientific talentduring an act that has been held at the Royal Academy of Sciences, in Madrid, coinciding with the commemoration of International Women and Girl Day in Science.
The awards, granted Ana Primo Ramos in the category of mathematics; María Escudero Escribano in physics and chemistry; Ainhoa Magrach González In that of biology and geology, and Ivana Gasulla Mestre in science applications to technology.
In the event they have also been present The Minister of EqualityAna Redondo, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, Carlos Marco Estellés and the Government Delegate in Madrid, Fran Martín Aguirre.
Foster vocations from an early age
During the event he has intervened The Astronaut reserve of the European Space Agency And scientific at the National Oncological Research Center, Sara García, who has valued that this type of event “recalls the extraordinary achievements of women in science” and invite you to reflect “on the path traveled and the barriers that still persist.”
Sara García has assured that science is an “where women can and should stand out”, and has advocated for promoting scientific vocations from an early ageto inspire girls to believe in their ability to prosper in an equal scientific environment.
Free
“We can all be agents of change; Many of the barriers, such as the lack of referents or insecurity, are self -imposed. In my own professional career, I decided to free myself from these limitations, and I encourage all women to do the same and shine with their own light in the world of science, “said the astronaut and scientific.
The president of the Royal Academy of Sciences of Spain, Ana María Crespo de las Casas, has stressed that Female scientific talent is essential for society’s progressand celebrated that these awards, together with the support of Queen Letizia, contribute to visible young researchers who “are building the future of science in Spain.”
In the same sense, the general director of Mastercard Spain, Paloma Real, has assured that with this type of recognition, future generations that “Science does not understand genres and that female talent is essential to build a better future”and has referred to the winners as “authentic referents” who encourage “to continue working for a more equal and innovative future.”
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