OWSD Ecuador Marks 11F with Hands-On STEM Inspiration
As part of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS/11F), OWSD Ecuador contributed to outreach and public engagement activities in Quito on February 11–12, 2026. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, OWSD Ecuador participated in the panel discussion “Women Scientists in Ecuador: Opening Pathways from Academia” at the Alliance Française, fostering dialogue on women’s experiences in science, the importance of supportive ecosystems, and collective actions to expand opportunities within Ecuador’s scientific community.
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the initiative “Children Take Over the Polytechnic” welcomed 88 upper primary school students to the laboratories of the Escuela Politécnica Nacional (EPN), connecting them with women scientists and encouraging curiosity, confidence, and interest in STEM pathways.
📸 Below, we share photo highlights from both events.