Author name: Rafaela

Gender Equality Policies in STEM in Latin America – A Systematic Literature Review

As the imperative for equitable representation in leadership roles within STEM grows more pronounced, the meticulous examination of existing policies that promote gender equality becomes increasingly vital. This scrutiny not only paves the way for progress but also fosters a culture of social inclusion. This research provides a snapshot of one facet of an ongoing, […]

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An Open Data Platform to Advance Gender Equality in STEM in Latin America

In this article, we present an innovative architecture that allows for the curation of different data sources, from raw data to data consumption of individual users such as researchers, policymakers, and decision makers working on STEM and gender issues. This architecture alleviates the challenge for users in locating and accessing trustworthy information concerning gender policies,

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Venciendo los desafíos para la inclusión de mujeres en STEM

Disruptive changes in organizations and societies that emerged from technology, economy, and environmental areas, challenge the flexibility of companies and institutions. In this context, the demand for professionals and researchers has increased, especially in areas such as STEM. The lack of researchers and professionals in STEM is a problem, especially in contexts such as Latin

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“Lugar de mulher é na tecnologia”: uma análise de perfis eiros no Instagram sobre mulheres nas tecnologias

La disparidad entre el número de mujeres y hombres que trabajan en áreas STEM es un tema generalizado entre los investigadores de todo el mundo, sin embargo, dada su complejidad, siempre hay elementos sobre los que reflexionar y cuestionar. Teniendo esto en cuenta, el presente trabajo presenta una investigación que tuvo como objetivo analizar, a

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Mapping Women STEM Initiatives in Latin American Countries: Bolivia, Brazil and Peru

The main objective of this article is to show a systematic literature review to map studies dealing with initiatives that aim to promote the insertion and permanence of women in Technology and Engineering (TE) careers, in Bolivia, Brazil and Peru. This is the first step to contribute to the generation and use of cross-country comparable

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Project Management in Large-Scale with International Settings: Challenges Faced with Multiculturalism

Managing large-scale international research projects involving multicultural teams poses multifaceted challenges requiring a nuanced and adaptive project management approach. This article explores the strategies employed to manage a multifaceted research and innovation initiative within the “ELLAS – Equality in Leadership for Latin American STEM” Network, focusing on gender gap reduction in STEM fields across Latin

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Gender Equality Policies in STEM in Latin America – Using Research in Grey and Systematic Literature

As more actions are needed to reduce the current gap in leadership positions in STEM and IT, it is important to systematically study existing policies and programs that promote gender equality. This research-in-progress (RIP) presents the status of one of the research activities of a larger ongoing project that seeks to advance impact research about

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ELLAS: An Open Data Platform Focusing on Female Leadership in STEM in the Context of Latin America

Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean face the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields, and to address this issue, initiatives, policies, and actions are frequently created by various public or private entities. However, data and information regarding these initiatives, policies, and actions are not always open, centralized, or structured. To mitigate this issue and

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