STEM talent without labels

Every 11 February marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a date that reminds us that STEM also has a female name. This year at GMV, Mariella Graziano, Daciana Bochis and Ana Ramírez share their reflections on their scientific vocation. All three agree that what drove them to pursue what they do today was their own curiosity and determination.

Neither heroines, nor extraordinaries, nor specials. Under this premise, GMV highlights a necessary reflection: behind advances in artificial intelligence, satellite control systems, or space sustainability, there are no unattainable qualities or exceptional talents reserved for a few, but rather skills that any girl can develop with motivation, education, and perseverance.

On the occasion of this celebration, more colleagues joined the goal of inspiring and conveying to young talent that science is also their place. In collaboration with six schools in Madrid (Spain) and Munich (Germany), 271 boys and girls have taken part in activities aimed at fostering scientific and technological vocations from an early age.

In addition, Cristina Luna, Project Manager in GMV’s Robotics and Autonomy division, took part in the seminar “Women in Extreme Environments: Skill, Science and Space”, organized by the Ibero-American Network of Space Agencies. A forum for dialogue focused on scientific and technological advances to address current and future challenges in space exploration from the fields of engineering, aerospace medicine, analogue environments, and space habitability, with special emphasis on women’s contributions.

At GMV, we're working to make sure talent finds real development opportunities, helping build an environment where more girls and young women can imagine and make their future in science a reality.