SESI Lab Delas Empowers Girls in Science, Showcases Innovative Projects in 2025
SESI Lab Delas concludes its second cycle in 2025, empowering girls in science and technology through innovative projects and mentorship.
- • SESI Lab Delas promotes girls' participation in science and technology with workshops, debates, and mentorship.
- • Participants developed and presented projects addressing social issues like harassment, inclusion, and diversity.
- • The program empowers girls, particularly black girls from marginalized areas, to become agents of change.
- • SESI Lab Delas is part of a broader initiative connecting remote regions to educational resources.
Key details
The SESI Lab Delas program, dedicated to promoting female participation and leadership in science and technology, concluded its second annual cycle in 2025 with a presentation event held at a museum. Throughout the year, young girls involved in the program engaged in 25 weekly sessions featuring workshops, debates, and mentorship opportunities. These sessions were supported by SESI Lab's educational team and external mentors, providing participants with access to advanced tools such as laser cutters and 3D printers, which broadened their hands-on experience.
The event highlighted several community-oriented projects developed by the participants, aiming to address social issues. Among these were "Pra Elas," an app designed to report sexual harassment; "Mindy," which creates fidget toys for neurodivergent students; "FemLock," an emergency alert keychain aimed at women's safety; "TEAM Maker," promoting creativity in education; and "Amor sem Preconceito," a game focused on diversity and respect. Claudia Ramalho, SESI's Culture Superintendent, emphasized the program's role in educational equity by empowering girls, especially black girls from marginalized communities, to become agents of change and develop critical thinking skills.
Brenda Medeiros, a teacher involved in SESI Lab Delas, noted that the program opened new perspectives for the students regarding science and technology. The event also featured a discussion panel with young social entrepreneurs who inspired attendees by sharing their experiences. SESI Lab Delas is part of a broader initiative, "Diálogos: Diversidade, Equidade e Inclusão," which connects remote regions to educational resources, further fostering inclusion in STEM fields for female youth.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.