“Gender equality in STEAM is not just a women’s issue—it is a collective responsibility”

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…

“Dedicated to protecting water quality” an interview with Timo Fromm and Rudolf Borchardt, winners 3rd EELISA Prototype Contest

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…

Join us for the 4th EELISA Roundtable: From plans to impact, advancing gender equality in STEAM education

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…

From left to right, UPM professors Lourdes Pomposo (organizer of the event), David Menoyo (coordinator of the EELISA community Sustainable Food Production), Alberto Garrido (coordinator of EELISA and vice-rector of Quality and Efficiency of the UPM) and Rafael Miñano (co-coordinator of the EELISA community ESCE). Credit: ETSIAAB.

Successful attendance and international participation in the first UPMMUN endorsed by EELISA

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…

Improving start-ups: Second EELISA & JOSEPHS Co-Creation Workshop

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…