They will participate in workshops to experiment with technology and see its impact on daily life.
This Saturday, 80 girls aged 4 to 16 from across the province will experience a special day at the School of Telecommunication Engineering. These 80 young participants have secured a spot in one of the Oracle4Girls workshops, an initiative by Oracle that has already taken place in various locations across the country and now arrives in Vigo to continue increasing young girls’ interest in STEM disciplines—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
The School of Telecommunication Engineering is all set to welcome the participants of Oracle4Girls and their families this Saturday.
Rebeca Díaz, first on the left, accompanied by a group of school collaborators and atlanTTic members, including students Carmela and Laura.
“For us, it is very important to introduce technology to younger generations in a fun and engaging way, and this has been a key focus of our work at the school for several years now,” explains the director of the school, Rebeca P. Díaz. From the very beginning, she expressed gratitude for the opportunity Oracle provided to collaborate on such a successful initiative. Backed by extensive experience in organizing workshops for children and young students, the School of Telecommunication Engineering (EET) began preparations from day one, with support from the atlanTTic research center. “We want to actively contribute to allowing girls to experience the potential of telecommunication technologies and directly see their impact on everyday life,” Díaz emphasizes.
Fully Booked in Just a Few Days
Public interest in the event was overwhelmingly positive, and all available spots were filled within just a few days, particularly in the youngest age groups (4–6 years and 7–9 years). Many girls interested in participating had to be placed on a waiting list. “If we have the opportunity to participate in more editions, we will try to expand the number of spots available,” the director explains.
The workshops for the oldest age group (13 to 16 years) will be led by young women currently studying at EET. These students have received training at the school to guide the two activities scheduled for Saturday. “For us, this is an added value because they can serve as role models for the younger girls attending the workshops,” Díaz notes, highlighting the “dedication and enthusiasm” of these students, whose involvement is crucial for initiatives like this and other programs such as the “Elas Fan TIC” workshops.
Planting the Seeds for a More Equitable Technological Future
Oracle launched this initiative in 2017 to increase female participation in STEM fields, aiming for greater gender balance in technology-related careers over the long term. “From our perspective, sparking interest in these technologies at an early age can encourage young girls to consider engineering—particularly telecommunication engineering—as a viable option when they begin their university education,” says Díaz, who hopes to repeat this experience in the near future.
The program also includes discussion spaces for families, aiming to involve parents and guardians in the educational and inspirational journey. These sessions will take place in the Salón de Grados from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and will feature two talks:
- Where is Your Data? Understanding How and Why Information is Stored in the Cloud
- Mobile Device Security: Protecting Your Digital Life
Source: DUVI