International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated every February 11, a date promoted by the United Nations to highlight the role of women in science and encourage STEM vocations among young girls.
On the occasion of this anniversary, the Science Museum of the University of Navarra organizes every year an informative day in collaboration with different institutions and research centers of the University. The aim is to bring the work of women scientists and professionals from different disciplines closer to the public, showing how their work contributes to the advancement of knowledge and the welfare of society.
The usual format includes round tables or meetings open to the public, in which female researchers, technicians, teachers and science professionals share their experiences, reflect on the challenges of their careers and discuss the social impact of science from a female perspective.
Round table - 18:00 h
Research: the backstage of care. A look at how basic research drives advances in health care.
Participants:
Marta Montes - Principal Investigator, Division of DNA and RNA Medicine, CIMA
Ibone Labiano - Postdoctoral Researcher, Navarrabiomed
Isabel Carrilero - Corporate R&D Director, CINFA
Round table - 19:00 h
Reaching the patient. Reflection on the clinical application of scientific advances.
Participants:
Anna Villalta - Oncologist, Cancer Center, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Spain
Amaya Villanueva - Clinical Trials Liaison Nurse, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Spain.
Marisa Villafranca - Psycho-oncologist and responsible for the Mission Program, AECC Navarra
Organizers:
Science Museum of the University of Navarra - - Scientific Culture and Innovation Unit (UCC+I) - Clínica Universidad de Navarra - Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA) - Faculty of Science of the University of Navarra - Women For Science and Technology
The Festival of Researchers. Connecting Science and Society
April 4, 2025
Foyer of the Amigos Building
Presenter: Cristina Casado Herráez. Student of 4th year of Medicine
(18:00 h)
My research in 3'.
20 researchers, doctoral students and students present their projects in a brief, original and clear way:
Exhibition: Scientific posters with AI
Posters generated with artificial intelligence as a creative requirement for participation. The authors will be present to explain their work and dialogue with the public.
Scientific cocktail and awards ceremony
During the closing of the event, the public will be able to meet researchers and prizes will be awarded to the best monologues and posters, in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
Other events
October 24, 2024
"Antarctica: My Journey in science from animal behavior to climate change". Dr. Zaida Ortega. Researcher in Biology and Environment, University of León.
November 19, 2024
Round table entitled "Women who inspire", with the participation of Inmaculada Alva (researcher at the Josemaría Escrivá Study Center, University of Navarra), Sergio Barbero (CSIC researcher), Gurutze Pérez (director of the Women, Science and Technology Chair at the Public University of Navarra) and Ana Rouzaut (professor of Biochemistry and Genetics at the University of Navarra).
March 25, 2025
Resilience: transforming difficulties into opportunities. Javier Gómez Martín, Professor of Anthropology and Ethics Tecnun University of Navarra.
