“Yo quiero ser científica” a creative way to inspire girls in science

The number of women in scientific and technological careers is quite small compared to the number of men in the same careers. To equalize these numbers, the Public University of Navarra started a new initiative in 2017. The goal of this project is to make more-women in STEM visible, in order to serve as example for the young girls. It is brought to life by means of a theatre play called “Yo quiero ser cientifica” (translated as “I want to be a female scientist”). This play is divided into two parts: in the first one 9 teachers perform the role of 9 historical female scientists, by means of 9 monologues; in the second part, the same 9 teachers tell their experience as contemporary scientists. The feedback obtained through surveys, a contest and a final debate with the attendees show that this kind on initiatives are really necessary.