International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 at ICTS SOCIB
Dismantling beliefs and showcasing female talent in marine sciences
Every February 11, the Balearic Islands Coastal Observing and Forecasting System (ICTS SOCIB) joins the celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an initiative by the UN and UNESCO to recognize their key role in science and promote equality in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Through various initiatives, our female researchers and technicians showcase their work, inspire scientific vocations, and highlight the contribution of women to marine sciences. This day is an opportunity to foster diversity in research and strengthen the participation of women in the scientific community.
But do women really have the same opportunities in the scientific field? The data shows that inequalities still persist. Although more and more women are pursuing education in science and technology, their presence in key positions remains a minority.
What the data says: Women in science
The data confirms it: science needs more women. We debunk the most common beliefs with real figures.
Voices of science: the women of ICTS SOCIB share their experience
Get first-hand insights into the stories of some of our scientists and technicians, their passion for science, and their perspective on equality in the scientific field.
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Realidad: Las mujeres están ganando presencia en ciencia e innovación. En 2023, el 64% de los nuevos puestos en estos ámbitos en España fueron ocupados por mujeres. (Informe Mujeres Investigadoras 2024, CMyC).
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Aún queda camino: Aunque en Europa las mujeres representan más del 70% en Ciencias de la Salud, en Ingeniería solo 1 de cada 4 estudiantes es mujer. (She Figures 2021, Comisión Europea).
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¿Sabías que...? A pesar de los avances en formación, las barreras estructurales siguen dificultando el acceso de las mujeres a la carrera científica.
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Realidad: La paridad aún está lejos. En 2021, solo el 25% de los rectores/as de universidades eran mujeres, frente al 75% de hombres. (Científicas en cifras 2023, MCIU).
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Aún queda camino: En la UE, las mujeres representan el 33% del personal investigador y su presencia disminuye en los niveles superiores debido al "techo de cristal". (She Figures 2021).
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¿Sabías que...? Este fenómeno se conoce como la "tijera de género": las mujeres son mayoría en las primeras etapas de la carrera científica, pero su presencia cae drásticamente en niveles superiores.
"Every day is a learning adventure"
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How would you describe the moment you discovered your passion for science?
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Since I was a child, I have felt interest and curiosity about understanding the world—and what is that, if not science?
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What inspiring phrase would you use to sum up your work?
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Every day is a learning adventure.
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What belief about women in science would you change?
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I would break the stereotype that associates women, even in science, with caregiving tasks (such as organizing celebrations, gifts, etc.) and administrative duties (writing minutes, answering calls, etc.), promoting a fairer distribution of these responsibilities.
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Espacio infantil "SOCIB Kids": "¿Qué oceanógraf@ quieres ser?"
Los y las más pequeñas también tendrán su espacio en la "Nit de la Recerca". Este taller, diseñado para niños y niñas de entre 5 y 11 años, ofrecerá actividades educativas que despiertan la curiosidad por la oceanografía. Desde láminas coloreables hasta puzzles y juegos de construcción, cada actividad está pensada para inspirar a la próxima generación de científicos y científicas marinas.
Educational resources and activities for 11F
Explore, learn, and celebrate the contribution of women in oceanography
Workshops at Aula Balear and CEIP Sa Indioteria based on the illustrated story "Saltar las olas", published as part of the LIFE AdaptCalaMillor project
February 12 – Aula Balear (2 fourth-grade classes)
February 14 – CEIP Sa Indioteria (1 third-grade class and 1 fourth-grade class)
"Exploring the Mediterranean: from the surface to the depths"
Educational talks focused on oceanography and the use of underwater gliders and high-frequency coastal radars. The event will take place on February 12 at Colegio Santo Tomás de Aquino - Liceo Santa Teresa de Jesús, aimed at secondary school students.
Join 11F
Share your testimony on social media using the hashtags #WomenInScience #11F #11FBalears and tag @ICTS_SOCIB.
News
ICTS SOCIB joins the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with resources, interviews, and activities
Photo: Women at ICTS SOCIB: researchers, technicians, and administrative staff contributing to the advancement of oceanography.
Other related activities
Collaboration with students from IES Joan Maria Thomàs in the contest "11F: Jo també vull ser científica", organized by the Directorate General for Teaching Staff and Charter Schools, through CEP IBSTEAM, with the collaboration of IBDONA and the 11F Balears Platform. The project submitted by the school has been selected as the winner of this edition.
Bibliography and references
- Comisión de Mujeres y Ciencia del CSIC (CMyC). (2024). Informe Mujeres Investigadoras 2024.
- European Commission: Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. (2021). She figures 2021 – Gender in research and innovation – Statistics and indicators. Publications Office.
- Observatorio de Mujeres, Ciencia e Innovación (OMCI), MCIU. (2024). Mujeres e innovación 2024
- Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. (2023). Científicas en cifras 2023. Unidad de Mujeres y Ciencia en colaboración con la Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología (FECYT).
- UNESCO. (2017). Cracking the code: Girls' and women's education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). UNESCO.
- Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología (FECYT). (2025). Participación de las científicas como fuentes expertas en los medios: motivaciones y obstáculos.
