Browsing by Author "José Luis Nieves Yunga"

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    Percepción de la brecha de género en relación con las áreas de Ciencias, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas
    (Instituto Tecnológico Superior Sudamericano, 2024) José Luis Nieves Yunga
    This thesis examines the perception of the gender gap in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) among first and second-cycle students at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior Sudamericano, aiming to promote equal opportunities and the full utilization of human potential in these areas. The research investigated scientific literature on the gender gap in career choices, as well as students' individual perceptions of the barriers and challenges they face in accessing and advancing in STEAM fields. Additionally, a proposal was made to organize a mini-conference to comprehensively promote STEAM education, featuring women who have excelled in these disciplines. The findings reveal a significant lack of information, female role models, and motivation for women to pursue STEAM careers. This lack of encouragement significantly contributes to the persistence of the gender gap, as evidenced by the data from the Instituto Tecnológico Superior Sudamericano, where only 12 women are enrolled in the software development program, with alarmingly low graduation rates for female students. This study highlights the need to implement effective strategies to increase female participation in STEAM careers and close the existing gender gap.