BUAP participated in Global Women in Science Breakfast 2024Organized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).), In memory of International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
This is February 26, Autonomous University of Benmerita of Puebla (BUAP) was one of 414 global headquarters simultaneously participating in the IUPAC event. In the case of BUAP, the breakfast was held at the Ciudad Universitaria Convention Center. There, the university president, Lilia Sedillo RamirezHe met with students, professors and researchers from various fields of the university.
During the event, the BUAP leader and her guests shared experiences in order to encourage young people and high school students Entering scientific professions. Likewise, the importance of establishing global cooperation networks was highlighted. The above, to better deal with Science challenges And eliminate I have my own line at the same.
As for the numbers,… BUAP I was able to Women make up 51% of bachelor's degrees In scientific fields. But he pointed out that the numbers Decrease in postgraduate studiesWe take engineering as an example, where women represent 28% of income. And also point out that there is only one the third part Of the members National System of Researchers They are women.
It's the above Jorge Raul Serna CortezThe Director of the Faculty of Chemical Sciences (FCQ) highlighted the work of this type of event. He stressed that such events allow for this Girls approach science And develop her early career.