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Maule launches 2026 Science Festival to promote regional innovation
Authorities in the Maule region have launched the 2026 Science Festival (FECI), scheduled for October 8 in Talca. Under the theme “Preguntar nos mueve” (Asking moves us), the event aims to connect the local scientific and technological ecosystem with the community, including universities, research centers, and families.
Regional science official Macarena San Martín emphasized the importance of bringing scientific knowledge directly to territories to foster innovation and early scientific vocations. The initiative seeks to make science accessible and interactive for children and all interested citizens.
In a related discussion on STEM participation, experts at the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí highlighted the necessity of fostering scientific interest in childhood to combat gender disparities. Dr. Griselda Quiroz Compéan noted that gender stereotypes often begin to influence children's aspirations around age eight, contributing to the fact that women currently represent approximately 30 percent of participants in STEM fields globally.
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Griselda Quiroz Compéan · Macarena San Martín · Maule · PIVACSA · Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gender stereotypes regarding scientific capabilities can begin to form around the age of eight. agenciadenoticiasslp.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Festival de las Ciencias 2026 aims to bring scientific knowledge closer to families and communities. elmauleinforma.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] International female participation in STEM fields is approximately 30 percent. agenciadenoticiasslp.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The goal of the festival is to foster science, technology, and innovation within local territories. elmauleinforma.cl