"Research answers a lot of questions and can have very positive impacts on society."

Innovation

March 29, 2023

Carina Soares-Cunha, researcher and neuroscientist at the Life Sciences and Health Research Institute, University of Minho, awarded with the L'Oréal Medal of Honor for Women in Science, is another guest of the Women in STEM Campaign. read more

"Society has to create an environment where the decision to be a scientist is natural."

Knowledge Innovation

March 29, 2023

Sandra Tavares, researcher in cancer biology at I3S, tells us how she discovered that cancer biology was the area where she wanted to develop her research work. read more

"Look for good mentors and colleagues, our mutual support is very important."

Knowledge Innovation

22 March 2023

Clara Ferreira, neuroscientist at the Champalimaud Foundation, shares her testimony about her journey in science. read more

"I hope more and more girls will choose technology fields"

Computing Knowledge Innovation

15 March 2023

Isabel Ribeiro, Researcher at the Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR-Lisbon) / IST, shares her testimony about her own role and the relevance... read more

"Programming is a different way of solving problems"

Computing Connectivity Knowledge Innovation

15 March 2023

Manager of the Digital Identity Service at FCCN Unit, shares her experience in pursuing her interests and passions, tells us about the work developed by the team she manages and the women who inspire her in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. read more

"Greater gender diversity can complement our way of being, being and working"

Collaboration Computing Connectivity Knowledge Innovation Security

Written by Gonçalo Lopes - 15 March 2022

Gonçalo Lopes, a team member from the Network Services Area, offers his contribution to GÉANT's #WomenInSTEM campaign, highlighting examples from his professional career that illustrate the importance of making a change. During the month of March, the FCCN Unit gives the opinion of several of its employees about gender diversity and the importance of the role of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. read more