Insights from the 4th EELISA Roundtable for the IDWGS 2025, by EELISA student Dóra Baranyai Gathered under the umbrella of the EELISA alliance, we had the privilege to discuss one of the most pressing issues in STEAM education: gender equality. The conversation was not just about acknowledging the gender gap but about identifying actionable solutions…
Nine teams from six EELISA partner universities participated in the third EELISA Prototype Contest hosted by FAU in collaboration with JOSEPHS – The Open Innovation Lab in Nuremberg, Germany from 10 to 13 December 2024. In this third edition of the contest, the teams engaged in a four-day onsite co-creation workshop at JOSEPHS, where they…
The gender gap in STEAM education is an enduring issue that extends into the professional world, leading to significant social challenges. This gap limits innovation, slows scientific progress, and has economic consequences by underutilizing the full potential of all individuals. Closing this gap is crucial for promoting equality and maximizing contributions to both scientific and…
With the celebration of the second EELISA Student Scientific Competition, a new tradition in EELISA is extending its reach: offering students the opportunity to share their scientific work before top researchers and expand their impact. This year’s challenge took place in Hungary on the 10th and 11th of June, and had the participation of over 140…
Two EELISA communities participated for the first time in this initiative that brought together 70 students from 8 countries at the ETSIAAB to discuss and propose solutions to global problems following the United Nations Model. Model United Nations (MUN) is a popular UN-like discussion activity in academia that brings together hundreds of thousands…
Fifteen European Start-ups pitched in front of a jury of investors at the EELISA Next Level Event “Why do you need additional funding if you already have paying customers? Can you tell us more about your team? Are your customers self-paying or do you want to enter into cooperations with health insurance companies?”’ At…
It is well-known that at certain times in history and in certain cultural contexts, stereotypes suggesting that women are more inclined towards humanistic or artistic disciplines have been perpetuated. While it is crucial to recognize that these perceptions do not reflect the abilities, interests, or choices of all women, it is important to be aware…
Involving the customer perspective already in product development, learning how to conduct insightful interviews, developing innovative ideas, and daring to get out of the comfort zone – all this and much more was part of the second EELISA x JOSEPHS Co-Creation Workshop at JOSEPHS, the open innovation lab in Nuremberg, Germany. The workshop on December…
On November 1st, 2023, the celebration of EELISA Days kicked off, marking a month of commemorating the birth of the woman who inspires the name of our Alliance: Romanian engineer and activist Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu (born on 10 November of 1887). Her figure embodies values that EELISA continues to pursue today such as multiculturalism, inclusiveness,…
October 2023 has drawn to a close, marking the conclusion of a significant phase for EELISA. This three-year pilot stage involved the initiation of something fresh, the establishment of essential connections and foundations. These elements will serve as the bedrock for the long-term commitment and consolidation period which begins today. We are entering a new…