Heroic Journeys
A project that promotes full and equal access for girls and women in STEM.
About the project
This project is based on the doctoral thesis of Luis Felipe Coimbra Costa, with two Brazilian Labs - Ludes and Laboratory of the Future - and the mathematics department of the Instituto Superior Técnico de Portugal. Our project is coordinated by Ana Moura Santos and Geraldo Xexéo and is part of the FOSTWOM, Connecting Women and STEM project. The objective is to promote full and equal access for girls and women in STEM, increasing the rate of girls studying in STEM through the use of appropriate language.

Sustainable Development Goals

#GlobalGoals

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

4.3 By 2030, ensure equal access for all men and women to quality technical, vocational and higher education at affordable prices, including university

4.5 By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the most vulnerable, including people with disabilities, indigenous peoples and vulnerable children

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

5.5 Ensure full and effective participation of women and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including young people and people with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value