Fiocruz Hosts Second Seminar to Boost Female Participation in STEM Fields
Fiocruz's II Seminar STEM na Saúde aims to enhance female participation and mentorship in STEM fields through a two-day hybrid event in Rio de Janeiro.
- • Fiocruz organizes the II Seminar STEM na Saúde on Jan 28-29, 2026 to promote women's participation in STEM.
- • The event features lectures and discussion with experts and is supported by CNPq and MCTI.
- • Focus on mentorship for gender equity and addressing historic disparities in science, particularly for marginalized groups.
- • The seminar is hybrid and includes the participation of 113 researcher-mentors and many scholarship holders.
Key details
Fiocruz is set to hold the II Seminar STEM na Saúde on January 28-29, 2026, aimed at increasing women's representation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The event will take place at the Health Documentation and History Center in Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro, with both in-person and online participation available. It features lectures and discussions involving researchers and specialists dedicated to promoting gender equity in these strategic fields.
This seminar is part of the broader STEM na Saúde project focused on mentorship programs to ensure gender equity in science, technology, and innovation. Supported by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) and the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI), the initiative aims to address longstanding inequalities faced by women, particularly marginalized groups, in scientific careers.
Key themes include tackling regional disparities, analyzing public policies related to gender and race equity in science and technology, sharing mentorship experiences, and strategizing on fostering the development of future female scientists. Cristina Araripe underscored the importance of the seminar in breaking historical barriers and building a more diverse scientific community. The event will also bring together all scholarship holders and 113 researcher-mentors from the network. It will be streamed live on the VideoSaúde YouTube channel, expanding its reach.
This seminar represents a significant national effort to promote inclusivity and reinforce the vital role women play in advancing science and public health in Brazil.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
