The exhibition 'Girls are warriors. The Hypatia Project' directly addresses the underrepresentation of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) professions. It seeks to inspire young women by highlighting the significant, yet often overlooked, roles women have played and continue to play in these critical fields. The exhibition poses thought-provoking questions about societal influences, such as the impact of toys on career choices, and seeks to familiarize visitors with female inventors and scientists.
This initiative is part of The European Hypatia Project, a program financed by the European Commission through Horizon 2020, with the objective of promoting STEM models. The National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN) participated in this project as part of the Spanish group led by 'Obra Social La Caixa', aiming to connect schools and young women with science museums, research institutions, and experts in gender and science.