Conference Agenda
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K-12 (II): Competition - 2nd Group Location: Room 06: Europa | |
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Yo Quiero Ser Ingeniera: Un Programa de Vinculación Temprana y Acompañamiento en la Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias (UFRO) Universidad de la Frontera - (CL), Chile This paper presents a program designed to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields, specifically targeting senior high school students in the Araucanía Region. The initiative is based on 100% practical sessions led by expert academics and professionals, who conduct workshops within the laboratories and classrooms of the Faculty of Engineering and Science. The program not only seeks to guide vocational choice through active learning but also establishes an access route through a special admission pathway. Since its implementation in 2018, the program has impacted 764 students, with 143 of them enrolling in programs within the Faculty. A distinguishing factor is the post-admission support model, where students receive personalized peer mentorship during their first university year to ensure retention and adaptation. The results demonstrate that the combination of early technical experimentation, access incentives, and support networks is effective in increasing female participation in engineering and science. | |