"It is necessary for girls to have role models to inspire them and for their talent to be properly and fairly supported."

What are the core topic the development a degree program for women degree program ? What challenges do women scientists face today? Researchers María Blanco, Marta Alonso, and Ujué Moreno from the University of Navarra, the Clínica Universidad de Navarra and the Cima, moderated by a student from the School of Science, Lara Leal, shared their experiences as women scientists at a colloquium at the Civivox Iturrama. The event is part of the activities organized by the University of Navarra Science Museum to commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 

Under the degree scroll, research and talent, the role of women, the three talked about the trajectory of women researchers in past centuries, the reality of the research in the world at the present time, as well as the challenges that lie ahead for the full incorporation of women in the scientific field.

"Girls need role models who inspire them and spark new career paths in all fields, and their talent must be supported in an appropriate and fair manner," said Ujué Moreno, a researcher in department Biochemistry Genetics at the School of Science.

For her part, María Blanco, from the University's Technology and Pharmaceuticaldepartment and Chemistry , commented: "Women can play any role they want in science. There are more and more relevant female researchers in laboratories all over the world. We are on the right track but the role of women in science must continue to be visualized in order to achieve equality".

Marta Alonso, researcher in the Solid Tumors program at Cima, referred to "the difficulty of reconciling work and the need to demonstrate more achievements than our peers as the main challenges facing women scientists today".

For her part, the president of the University of Navarra, María Iraburu, has held a meeting with students from the Padre Moret-Irubide Institute in Pamplona. In a session entitled Science and Inspiration, she encouraged the student body to pursue their dreams and free themselves from fears and ties. He also spoke about science, about degree program professional and about eliminating glass and concrete ceilings. She also took the opportunity to visit the institute's facilities accompanied by the school's management.