Join us at the First ELLAS Forum!
On May 7 and 8, Niterói, RJ, will host the First ELLAS Forum, an event by the ELLAS International Cooperation Network, supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada. This gathering will bring together researchers from Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and the United States for a transformative dialogue on gender equity in leadership in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
Together, we will present the ELLAS Open Data Platform, a powerful tool that compiles structured data on initiatives, policies, and contextual factors that impact gender equity in STEM in Latin America. We will foster knowledge exchange among experts and partners in the field, sharing research and experiences. We will strengthen our network, expanding the impact of our commitment to inclusion and the reduction of disparities in STEM. We’ll discuss innovative ideas, paving the way for a future with more opportunities and representation for women in universities, industries, and public institutions.
This is the moment to connect with an engaged network, share experiences, and contribute to building a fairer and more equal future in STEM.
Check out the full event schedule below and get ready to be part of this transformation!
May 7
Location: IC Labs – UFF
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Pre-Event – Introduction to the Platform |
May 8
Location: Hotel H – Niterói
| 9:00 AM | Opening |
| 9:30 AM | Presentation of the ELLAS Project and Launch of the Open Data Platform |
| 10:00 AM | Panel (Data and Policies in STEM) |
| 11:00 AM | Café de Conexões |
| 11:30 AM | The Impact of ELLAS: Research, Open Resources, and Policies to Drive the Future of STEM in Latin America Speaker: Indira Guzman |
| 12:30 AM | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 AM | ELLAS Talk – Policies |
| 15:00 AM | ELLAS Talk – Initiatives |
| 16:00 AM | Café de Conexões |
| 16:30 AM | ELLAS Talk – Factors |
| 17:30 AM | Viés implícito e as desigualdades de gênero na ciência Speaker: Leticia de Oliveira |
| 18:30 AM | Closing |
Speakers
The Impact of ELLAS: Research, Open Resources, and Policies to Drive the Future of STEM in Latin America
Speaker: Indira Guzman
Indira Guzman is a Professor of Information Systems and the Director of Doctoral Programs at the Glenn R. Jones College of Business at Trident University International in the United States. She received her Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology and a Master of Science in Information Management as a Fulbright scholar from Syracuse University. Her research work and publications are related to the impact of information technology (IT) on business and society, behavioral information security, the IT workforce, women and minorities in IT, and the IT occupational culture. She serves as a research consultant for the project funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) via the UNISELVA Foundation.
Viés implícito e as desigualdades de gênero na ciência
Speaker: Leticia de Oliveira
Neuroscientist, Full Professor at UFF, and Senior Researcher at University College London (UK) from 2017 to 2022. Recognized as a “Scientist of Our State” by FAPERJ and a productivity fellow at CNPq. Her research focuses on the interaction between attention and emotion using neuroimaging in the human brain, applying artificial intelligence to predict psychiatric disorders. Leticia is Chair of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee at FAPERJ, a member of the Permanent Gender Equity Committee at UFF, and also a member of the Gender Equity and Intersections Committee at CAPES. She is part of the Parent in Science movement. Mother of a 20-year-old daughter.
Read more…
Awards received:
- Nature magazine award “Inspiring Women in Science” with the Parent in Science movement.
- Mercosur Science and Technology Award – 2020 in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
- “25 Women in Science – Latin America” Award by 3M – 2021.
- Nise da Silveira Award, granted by ALERJ for her contributions to mental health – 2022.
- “Diversity in Neuroscience (Next)” Award from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in 2025.
ELLAS Talk
Researchers, students, and professors will share their experiences in reducing the gender gap in STEM within one of the following topics:
- Policies – examples of resolutions in universities, companies, etc.
- Initiatives – events, programs, and other actions aimed at supporting the entry and retention of women in technology careers.
- Factors – influencing the participation (or lack thereof) of women in leadership positions in STEM fields – motherhood, menopause, caregiving responsibilities (such as elderly care), domestic violence, lack of family/school encouragement, socioeconomic issues, among others.
Submissions Closed!
Presentation List – ELLAS Talk
| Silvia Diamantino Ferreira de Lima | IFMT | Liderança e Equidade de Gênero na Perspectiva Institucional- Comissão Elas no IFMT |
| Paula Land Curi | UFF | Construindo Políticas pela Equidade de Gênero na UFF |
| Vanessa Ishikawa Rasoto | UTFPR | Iniciativas na UTFPR que inspiram, transformam e ampliam horizontes colocando as mulheres no centro da inovação, do conhecimento e da mudança social. |
| Claudia Cappelli | UERJ | Educação Cidadã aplicada ao tema de gênero em TI |
| Leihge Roselle Rondon Pereira | UFMT | Desafios e Estratégias para a Liderança Acadêmica de Mulheres em STEM: o que dizem os estudos? |
| Carolina da Silva Ribeiro | FME | Include no Altivo – O projeto de extensão Include Meninas na Escola Municipal Altivo César |
| Juliana Maria Oliveira dos Santos | UFBA | De códigos a cuidados: uma experiência interseccional |
| Andréa Magalhães Magdaleno | dheka – Consultoria e Academy | Mulheres bem-sucedidas na área de Gestão inspirando meninas da Computação |
| Camilla Karla Brites Queiroz Martins de Oliveira | UFPR | Meninas e Mulheres nas Ciências – UFPR |
| Mirella Moura Moro | UFMG | Programa Meninas Digitais da Sociedade Brasileira de Computação |
| Emilcy Juliana Hernández Leal | Universidad de Medellín | JUMI – Juventudes de Mujeres en Ciencia e Ingeniería |
| Daiane Maria de Genaro Chiroli, Ana Maria da Cruz Ferrari, Fernanda Di Flora Garcia, Elizângela Mara Carvalheiro, Adriana Sbardelotto Di Domenico | UTFPR | Iniciativas da UTFPR |
Café de Conexões
The “Café de Conexões” will be a space for exchange and discussion among participants of the ELLAS Forum. It will take place during the morning and afternoon coffee breaks on May 8, 2025, at Hotel H, Niterói.
The authors of accepted presentations will present their work orally, supported by banners created by themselves. Presentations may be delivered in Portuguese, Spanish, or English.
Presentation List – Café de Conexões
| Júlia Oliveira Pessoa, Maria Eduarda De Souza Brandão, Giovanna Fincatti dos Santos | UFABC | cMiN@: Empoderando mulheres para transformar a tecnologia |
| Mariângela Setti | UTFPR | Mulheres na Computação: O Impacto do Projeto Emíli@s |
| Simone Vasconcelos Silva | IFF | Lidera & Empodera: Liderança, Gestão e Empreendedorismo para ELAS |
| Noemi de La Rocque Rodriguez | PUC-Rio | O programa TWIST: capacitação de desenvolvedoras de software |
| Victoria Alejandra Salazar Herrera | UFABC | Oficinas: Mulheres no laboratório de eletrônica |
| Melissa Maria Souza de Carvalho | UFMT | Análise de Fatores Contextuais sobre a Liderança de Mulheres em TI no Brasil |
| Letícia Carneiro Mesentier da Costa | UFF | EmPowerElas e suas iniciativas para o avanço feminino na área de STEM. |
| Daiane Maria de Genaro Chiroli, Ana Maria da Cruz Ferrari, Fernanda Di Flora Garcia, Elizângela Mara Carvalheiro, Adriana Sbardelotto Di Domenico | UTFPR | Iniciativas da UTFPR |
| Maria Claudia Figueiredo Pereira Emer | UTFPR | “WinSTEM MENINAS MULHERES EM STEM: SIM! Olhar ESPE/ACIAL sobre a AMAZÔNIA” |
| Fernanda Cavicchioli Zola | UTFPR | “Liga Feminina de Mercado Financeiro” |
Accommodation for the Event
To ensure comfort and convenience for all participants, we have gathered information about lodging in Niterói. The event will take place at UFF – Fluminense Federal University in the afternoon of May 7, and entirely at the official hotel on May 8.
Official Event Hotel: Hotel H Niterói
We are pleased to announce that Hotel H will host the event on May 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Staying at Hotel H offers maximum convenience, allowing easy access to all event activities.
Special Rates for Participants:
We have secured special rates for event participants. When booking directly with the hotel, be sure to mention that you will be attending the “I Fórum ELLAS” to receive the special rate.
Contact and Address:
- Address: Rua Dr. Paulo Alves, 14. Ingá, Niterói – RJ, Zip: 24210-445
- Phone: +55 (21) 3174-5055
- Reservation Email: reservas@hniteroi.com.br
- Website: https://hniteroi.com.br/
- Instagram: @hniteroihotel
Other Accommodation Options in Niterói
If you prefer to explore other nearby options, here are some hotels in Niterói. Please note that special rates are only valid for Hotel H (the Official Hotel).
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