New Perspectives in Science Education

In a globalized and technological world, STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, and maths) are crucial to advancing society. They are essential for innovation, improving quality of life, and sustainable economic growth. Despite the high demand for professionals, the number of women is under-representation. This reality means a loss in the number of professionals and a diversity of perspectives in problem-solving. Young girls need to be encouraged from an early age. The project described in this paper aims to engage girls, mainly from secondary schools, in technological areas. A mobile laboratory was developed, comprising four technological experiments focused on environmental sustainability. Another vital component of the project was the organisation of workshops, educational visits, and hands-on sessions focused on Scratch, Python, and Arduino programming conducted at the Coimbra  Institute of Engineering.