Project Report for Dissemination and Support for the Participation of Women in Science Areas

• Ana Luísa S. Milson IFMG
• Luísa M. Laboissiere IFMG
• Marcella D. Ferreira IFMG
• Rodrigo Cardoso IFMG
• Michele A. Brandão IFMG

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wit.2021.15880

Abstract

DAMA project aims to support female participation in areas of technology and science. The project performed several actions to help girls feel welcomed in areas considered masculine and to show that there is space for them, in addition to contributing to the personal and professional growth of the members. This article describes the main actions developed in the project and their results.

Keywords: encouragement to girls, attraction to science, technology

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