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SCIENCE, GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS

SCIENCE, GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS

This training course, developed as part of the SOLARIZE project, is designed to strengthen both the managerial and technical skills of staff working in Research Infrastructures (RIs) directly involved in EU SOLARIS and the SOLARIZE project. It also targets scientists from associated R&D institutes who hold roles related to the management of EU SOLARIS.

Description:

Training on Gender Equality for European scientists in Concentrated Solar Power/Solar Thermal Energy: “Science, Gender Equality and Women scientist: Building Inclusive Research Environments”.

Eligibility criteria:

Priority will be given to applicants involved in project activities or management roles within EU-SOLARIS or the SOLARIZE project.

Available spots:

Up to 50 people.

Agenda

May 23, 9:30–12:30
Activity Detail Weather Observation
Opening and welcomeOEI2 minTraining objectives
Icebreaker questionWhat is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear gender equality?5 minParticipants will be asked to write the answer and comment.
Presentation of the trainingExplanation of the dynamics and the 3 themes to be addressed3 minThis will be done by the moderator of the training.
Theme 1: The foundations of gender equality and the impact of unconscious bias.Presentation of the state of play by an expert40 min
Discussion/QuestionsDiscussion on the basis of two questions by the expert10 minOpen debate
Pause1 min
Theme 2: The glass ceilings of women scientists in their careers.Presentation of the state of play by an expert40 min
Discussion/questionsDiscussion on the basis of two questions by the expert10 minOpen debate
Pause1 min
Theme 3: Climate change and sustainable energies, with a gender perspectivePresentation of the state of play by an expert40 min
Discussion/questionsDiscussion on the basis of two questions by the expert10 minOpen debate
Pause1 min
QuestionnaireFormulation of 5 questions with answers A, B and C5 minParticipants must scan the QR code with their mobile phone to answer the questions.
Final reflection (two tasks) Share with us if you have observed (on your own behalf or on behalf of others) experiences similar to those described; or if you think that from your position/workplace you can promote equality in science or improve opportunities for women scientists, etc; 15 min Co-creative process. Each participant writes on the Zoom board a sentence of final reflection on the knowledge acquired in the training.
Concluding remarks

Format and methodology:

The training will be delivered in synchronous format, through the platform (zoom) of the Ibero-American Institute of Training and Learning for Cooperation of the Organisation of Ibero-American States (OEI). The workshop will consist of an academic presentation, based on two questions by the moderator, followed by a debate with participants.

Certification:

The training includes a certificate of participation issued by the Ibero-American Program of Education for Human Rights, Democracy and Equality of the OEI, with QR of authenticity.

Key Dates

Registration opens: April 29, 2025
Registration deadline: 
May 22, 2025 

(12:00 CET)

Course date: May 23, 2025

If your application is successful, you will be notified by email with the access information for the training.