# Recognition of women in STEM and scientific leadership > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/recognition-of-women-in-stem-and-scientific-leadership > Updated: 2026-10-21T14:52:52.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Various women in science and technology are receiving recognition for their research, leadership, and efforts to promote STEM fields. In Colombia, researcher Katherine Manjarrés was ranked among the top five in the ‘Women in Science, Technology, and Innovation’ category of the 2026 Women's Leadership and Stimulus Call in Medellín. Her postdoctoral work focuses on strengthening scientific vocations among young women in Santa Marta. In Spain, molecular biologist and ESA reserve astronaut Sara García delivered a lecture in Santander to promote co-education and challenge stereotypes. Further recognition in Spain includes Elvia Gómez Troya, who received the Best Junior Scientific Communicator Prize at the IV Spanish Science Awards for her work in biodiversity communication. Additionally, biologist Begoña Pineda was honored by the Diputación de Valencia as a professional role model for her preclinical studies regarding treatments for aggressive breast and ovarian cancers. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Spanish women recognized for scientific achievements Elvia Gómez Troya and biologist Begoña Pineda have been honored in Spain for their scientific communication and cancer research, respectively. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-women-recognized-for-scientific-achievements ### 2026-10-15: Women in science recognized for leadership and STEM promotion Researchers Katherine Manjarrés and Sara García are gaining recognition for their scientific achievements and their work promoting STEM vocations among women and girls in Colombia and Spain. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/women-in-science-recognized-for-leadership-and-stem-promotion --- Cite as: Recognition of women in STEM and scientific leadership. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/recognition-of-women-in-stem-and-scientific-leadership