Hypatia I: a multi-generational and multi-disciplinary crew of female analog astronauts dedicated to space research, scientific outreach, and promotion of female role models in space careers

The low representation of women (~33%) in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers is extremely concerning and cultivates male-dominant cultures across a variety of academic and professional disciplines. In Spain, only 39% of national projects are led by women, thus evidencing the so-called “leaking pipeline”, that is, the tendency of women and other underrepresented groups to eventually abandon STEM-related fields. This social disequilibrium is particularly strong in the international space sector, where women represent less than ~20% of the workforce. The Hypatia I mission —a multi-generational and multi-disciplinary crew of 9 female scientists— seeks to help address this problem. In April 2023, the Hypatia I crew will participate in a two-week Martian analog mission at the Mars Desert Research Station (Utah, United States) with the goal of (i) performing high-quality space-related research in a simulation environment, (ii) conducting outreach and science communication activities, and most importantly, (iii) promoting female role models in STEM-related fields and inspiring future generations of scientists, particularly young girls interested in space career

Webinar del CSIC: ¿Cómo avanza la pandemia? Vivir con incertidumbre pero informados

Datos técnicos: 83 minutos, color, español. Emitido en directo el 15 julio 2020. Ficha técnica: Gabinete de Presidencia CSIC y Departamento de ComunicaciónEn este nuevo webinar, último de la temporada, investigadores del CSIC de diferentes áreas multidisciplinares cuestionan el futuro más inmediato de la evolución de la pandemia de la Covid-19.N