The world’s fisrt programmer was a woman: ADA LOVELACE

Famous scientists are often men; they win the Nobel prize, speak at conferences, give interviews, and most importantly inspire the next generation of scientists. What about the women scientists? Are they less successful? Are they less visible, or less celebrated? Curiously enough, women students at the university perform better than their men fellows, and represent half of the PhD holders in Spain. But why are they underrepresented in leading positions in research as well as in companies?

Acknowledging Ada Lovelace day to celebrate women contributions in technology and science. Take this opportunity and discuss with scientists from academia and industry on how to encourage, support, and praise women scientists.

Conversation facilitated by:

Nuria Oliver

Scientific Director, Telefonica R&D, Barcelona

Luis Serrano

Director, Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Barcelona

Noemi Carranza

Academic Officer, Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB), Barcelona

Marta Soler Gallart

Director, CREA (Community of Research on Excellence for All), University Barcelona

Supported by: Institut de Cultura de l'Ajuntament de Barcelona, Excel·lència Severo Ochoa

In collaboration with: LIBRA, Arts Santa Mònica, Departament de Cultura [Generalitat de Catalunya], Consell de Coordinació Pedagògica