La Tecnòloga
La Tecnòloga Programme against gender inequalities in science and technology.
Theme: Promoting equity and access
Phase and Stage: STEM – Primary education
Action: Introducing role models
Beneficiaries: Schools; Children
Users: Policy makers; Education providers
La Tecnòloga is a municipal program and event promoted by the Sant Boi de Llobregat City Council (Catalonia), aimed at addressing gender inequalities in the fields of science and technology and at fostering technological vocations among girls and women.
The initiative was launched in 2022 in response to the persistent gender gaps in skills and representation within STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and seeks to raise visibility, raise awareness, and transform the technological landscape to make it more accessible, inclusive, and equitable.
The specific objectives of the initiative are to:
- Raise awareness of the importance of integrating a gender perspective in the use and understanding of
technology. - Bring the gender and technology perspective into schools and high schools in Sant Boi.
- Expose sexism and cyber-violence within the technological and digital spheres.
- Encourage reflection on the gender digital divide and the importance of integrating technology into our daily lives.
- Work towards eradicating social exclusion caused by the digital divide.
THE CHALLENGE
The main challenge identified is the lack of girls and women in STEM field and the gender digital divide.
OUR SOLUTION
La Tecnòloga is a project created to highlight and advocate for the role of girls and women in the fields of science and technology, while also addressing and combating the gender digital divide by promoting referents.
Its aim is to emphasise the importance of women’s participation in science and technology, as well as the need to incorporate a gender perspective when analysing data.
OUTCOME
Since 2022, key milestones include the launch of La Tecnòloga, annual theatre plays (250 children reached per year), campus activities (~200 participants), La Creacció (46 women entrepreneurs), Improtech (57 adults/ 10 men, 47 women), and the first Fair (304 students). The project is now consolidated, with over
1,500 people reached—mostly children and teens—and continues to grow with strong local support.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Establishing clear, measurable objectives facilitates the evaluation
- Building partnerships is essential in order to amplify the impact
- Activities like workshops, fairs, and interactive projects allowed participants to engage directly with technology, making learning concrete and inspiring.
- Highlighting stories of women professionals and students in STEM helped challenge stereotypes and inspire participants.
- To organitze activities for different age groups and backgrounds, and providing multiple entry points, allowes more participants to benefit.
