Mission & Objectives

We envision:             

Open spaces for women within Jesuit Universities to foster their incorporation and retention in STEM programs. Our challenge for the the near future is to work closely with Jesuit Universities in 5 continents.

General Objective:

To establish an international network that fosters the incorporation and retention of women in STEM programs at Jesuit Higher Education institutions around the world.

Strategic Objectives:

·       To present the current offer of STEM programs at Jesuit institutions highlighting the differentiating attribute of Ignatian formation with two goals: a) To introduce STEM programs to women at different stages of their formation (high schools, technical institutions and universities) through programs with a relevant focus in women inclusion. b) To strength admission process in higher education institutions to foster women participation.

·       To establish a Mentoring Program for Women in STEM available in schools at Jesuit Institutions that promotes safer spaces for personal and academic development.

·       To encourage multilateral spaces for reflection and dialogue between women faculty in STEM programs at Jesuit Institutions that promote mobility, research and collaboration networks fostering application to national and international funds.

·       To create an observatory of Best Practices that addresses gender gap, women inclusion, gender policies, among other issues.

·       To generate strategic alliances with international institutions and organizations for women empowerment in STEM programs.

·       To raise awareness of IAJES Women in STEM Network and its initiatives to strengthen projects and broaden the participation of Jesuit institutions worldwide.