“Why so few?”: An audiovisual project to make visible the work of female Spanish scientists and technologists

Abstract

Introduction: The gender gap in Science and Technology is a reality and in recent years there have been multiple studies, programs and initiatives that try to improve the problem. In Spain, projects and actions have been promoted that seek to make visible the work of women in STEM to increase female scientific vocations. Among them is the project “Why so few? Spanish women scientist and technologists in the spotlight”, from the Complutense University of Madrid. Purpose/objectives: This article aims to analyze this scientific dissemination project: audiovisual materials, target audience, strategies, communication plan. Methodology: A qualitative analysis methodology has been applied to the didactic contents of the project to determine their scientific importance, interest, and social impact. Results and Discussion/contribution/originality of the contribution: The innovative aspects of a project that seeks to create female references and make Spanish women scientists and technologists visible are pointed out. The way of executing the project and its communication campaign are analyzed with the aim of making the educational community aware of a scientific dissemination project with a gender perspective and providing lines of action that promote changes and give rise to a more equal scientific culture.