Between 9 and 17 February 2026, female researchers from the Blanes Centre for Advanced Studies (CEAB-CSIC) will visit primary and secondary schools in the regions of La Selva, Maresme and Barcelonès to share with students their everyday work as scientists.
The talks are part of the celebration of 11 February, a key date to highlight the gender gap in science and technology, raise the visibility of women’s role in research, and break down stereotypes that are still present in these fields.
In this context, CEAB-CSIC has scheduled around twenty talks in ten educational centres in municipalities such as Blanes, Palafolls, Malgrat de Mar, Lloret de Mar, Tordera, Premià de Mar and Barcelona.
The sessions, led by researchers from different research groups, allow students to gain first-hand insight into what scientific work is like, the challenges it involves and the career paths it can offer. For the 2026 edition, participation is expected from around 500 students, who will be able to engage directly with the scientists and discover nearby female role models.
