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#CIENTÍFIQUES

Registration

Who can participate in the #científiques program?

#científiques is aimed, on one hand, at women scientists from public and private entities in Catalonia. It welcomes all of these profiles: researcher, technologist, executive professional, entrepreneur, businesswoman, PhD candidate, post-doc, etc., dedicated to research, scientific communication, valorization, public policies, or holding functional positions.

How can we participate in the #científiques program?

If you have already participated in previous editions, log in with your username (the email you used for registration) and password. Your data will be saved in your private area, but you will still need to complete your registration for the current edition by filling out the form that will appear when you click on “Registration > as a #científica” in the top right corner of the page. Review your details in the registration form that will appear below, and fill in any new fields if necessary.

If this is your first time registering for the activity, go to the Sign up section in the top right of the website and click on Sign up as a #científica. Fill out the form that will appear below. You will receive an email with instructions to generate your credentials. Once set up, log in to the platform with your username (the email you used for registration) and password to complete the validation process. Once validated, you will have access to your profile (your private area).

 

Can we participate if we belong to a research organization or company abroad?

Yes, you can participate, regardless of whether your organization is based in Catalonia or abroad. If you are located abroad, choose the virtual talk option, and make sure to select all the languages in which you can give the talk.

About the talk

How are we assigned the school where we will give our talk?

The pairing of scientist-school is done automatically, prioritizing factors such as talk modalities, mobility, languages, etc. The algorithm maximizes matches, though achieving 100% compatibility is difficult. Therefore, it’s important to contact the assigned school as soon as you receive the assignment letter via email (which includes details of the school and your information, also visible in your private area or profile).

This letter will arrive a few days before the talk. Check the edition’s calendar for approximate dates. We recommend checking your spam folder if you suspect the letter has been delayed.

In a regular edition of #científiques, the talks take place on February 11, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, at 11:00 AM (a symbolic hour). However, you always have the option to agree with the assigned school on a date and time that works best for you.

How do we prepare our talk?

During the months of January and February, we organize free training workshops to help you focus on the topics and areas of greatest interest. The dates of the workshops and registration links will be published on this edition’s page as they are scheduled. Additionally, you will find materials available in the Support materials section to guide you in preparing your talk.

Remember, your talk is meant to share your personal experience and inspire children to know that they can always choose science.

Does the talk have to be in person or virtual?

You can choose the modality you prefer, and we will try to prioritize it. In any case, schools will provide a videoconference link during the registration process to ensure that at least the possibility of delivering the talk remotely is available.

Whether the talk is in person or virtual, you should arrange to test the videoconference link provided by the school (visible in the assignment letter).

How long should the talk last?

The recommended total duration of the session is a maximum of 50 minutes. Your talk should not exceed 25-30 minutes, leaving room for questions from the students. If you are doing a tandem talk with another scientist, coordinate with the school for a longer duration.

Whether the talk is in person or virtual, it is important to agree on the session’s dynamics with the school in advance.

What age is the student audience?

They are children from 6th grade of primary school and 1st year of secondary school (ages 11-13, mostly).

Profile Management

How do we access our private area?

In the Log In section at the top right corner of the website, you can access your personal profile with your username (your registration email) and password.

How can we recover our credentials if we lose them?

Your username is your registration email. If you don’t have your password or have forgotten it, you can request a new one here.

Where can we find the consent form to record the session?

You can download this document from the registration form or from the Support materials on the website.

Why is it important to provide our information?

At the end of each regular edition of #científiques, we send a thank-you gift to express our appreciation for your participation. We need your complete details, including your home address, to ensure it reaches you directly.

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

Program registration

Which educational centers can participate in the #científiques program?

The program is aimed at 6th-grade primary and 1st-year secondary students from public, semi-private, and private schools in Catalonia.

How can we participate in the #científiques program?

If you have participated in previous editions, log in with your username (your registration email) and password. Your private area retains your school’s data, but you will still need to complete registration for the current edition by filling out the form that appears when you click on “Registration > as a school” at the top right of the page. Review your information in the registration form that appears below, and fill in any new fields if applicable.

If this is your first time registering for the activity, go to the Sign Up section at the top right of the website and click on Sign up as a school. Fill out the form that appears further down on that same page. You will receive an email with instructions to create your credentials. Once established, log in to the platform with your username (your registration email) and password to complete the validation process. Once validated, you will have access to your school profile.

About the session

How do you assign the scientist who will give the session at our school?

The scientist-school pairing is done automatically, prioritizing factors such as the type of session, mobility, languages, etc. The algorithm maximizes matches, although it is difficult to achieve a 100% match. This is why it is important to contact the scientist we have assigned to you as soon as you receive the assignment letter by email (which includes the details of both the #científica and your own, also visible in your private area or profile).

This letter will arrive a few days before the session. Please check the edition calendar for the dates (approximate). We recommend checking your spam folder if you suspect there is a delay in receiving the letter.

In a regular edition of #científiques, sessions take place on February 11th, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, at 11:00 AM (a symbolic time). However, you always have the option to agree with the assigned scientist on a date and time that works best for you.

How do we prepare for the session?

During the first trimester of the year, we organize free training workshops for teachers, recognized by the Department of Education and Vocational Training of the Government of Catalonia. The dates for the workshops and the registration links are published on the current edition page as they are scheduled.

In the Support materials section of the website, you will also find a teaching guide with various suggestions to prepare the session in class beforehand, along with other available materials.

Remember that the purpose of the scientist’s session is to share her life experience and inspire children so they know they can always choose science.

If the scientist gives her consent, you will be able to record the session.

Does the session have to be in person or virtual?

You can choose the modality you prefer, and we will prioritize it. In any case, remember to provide a video conference link at the time of registration to guarantee the possibility of holding the session remotely.

Whether the session is in person or virtual, make sure to test the video conference link with the assigned scientist.

How long should the session last?

The recommended total duration of the session is a maximum of 50 minutes. The scientist’s talk should not exceed 25-30 minutes to allow time for questions from the students. If the session is held in tandem with another #científica, plan a longer duration with them.

Whether the session is in person or virtual, it is important to agree on the session dynamics with the assigned scientist beforehand.

Management of the school profile

How do we access our private area?

In the ‘Log In’ section at the top right of the website, you can access your school profile with your username (your registration email) and password.

How can we recover our credentials if we lose them?

Your username is your registration email. If you don’t have your password or have forgotten it, you can request a new one here.

Where can we find the commitment letter to participate in the program?

The commitment letter is a document that must be filled out obligatorily.

You can download this document from the Support materials section on the website.