Lara-Prieto, V., & Ruiz-Cantisani, M. I., & Bentin, M. P., & Peralta, M. H., & Romero, L. (2024, June), Empowering Latin American Women Engineers: Bridging the Gender Gap Through a Network of Change   Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--47248

\bibitem{asee_peer_47248}
  Lara-Prieto, V., \& Ruiz-Cantisani, M. I., \& Bentin, M. P., \& Peralta, M. H., \& Romero, L. (2024, June), \emph{Empowering Latin American Women Engineers: Bridging the Gender Gap Through a Network of Change }
  Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Portland, Oregon.
  10.18260/1-2--47248

Vianney Lara-Prieto, Maria Ileana Ruiz-Cantisani, Marcela Paola Bentin, Maria Haydée Peralta, and Laura Romero.  "Empowering Latin American Women Engineers: Bridging the Gender Gap Through a Network of Change ".  2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 2024, June.  ASEE Conferences, 2024.  https://peer.asee.org/47248 Internet.  15 Dec, 2024

\bibitem{asee_peer_47248}
  Vianney Lara-Prieto, Maria Ileana Ruiz-Cantisani, Marcela Paola Bentin, Maria Haydée Peralta, and Laura Romero.
  "Empowering Latin American Women Engineers: Bridging the Gender Gap Through a Network of Change ".
  \emph{2024 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 2024, June}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2024.
  https://peer.asee.org/47248 Internet.  15 Dec, 2024

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AB  - The global gender gap within the field of engineering represents a significant challenge to society. While numerous initiatives have been launched to tackle this challenge, achieving true gender equity remains a complex task. Latin America is no exception to this reality. The pressing need for female representation in STEM professions and leadership roles cannot be overstated. In response, a group of educational institutions and individuals has come together to establish the Matilda Latin American Open Chair for Women in Engineering. The main goal of this network is to enhance the visibility of women in Engineering and Sciences, inspire new generations to pursue STEM vocations, and support the growth and retention of women at various stages of their STEM careers. Employing a mixed methods approach, this study seeks to evaluate the individual impact of participation in a women's network committed to fostering a culture of gender equality and celebrating the accomplishments of recent years. Some initiatives organized by the Matilda Chair include books featuring the inspiring journeys of women, expert panels, conferences, webinars, mentorship programs, social media campaigns, and research publications. This joint effort hopes to serve as an inspiration and to encourage other institutions to embark on similar journeys, advocating for equal rights and opportunities for women in both academic and professional areas. Together, we strive to create an environment of equity where gender no longer serves as a barrier to success and fulfillment in the field of engineering.
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