Mexico faces global challenges that can only be addressed with a solid foundation in science, technology and innovation. In this context, the role of women is fundamental. The initiative organized by L’Oréal celebrates female empowerment in science, recognizing the exceptional contributions of Mexican scientists who are shaping the future of the country.
L’Oréal and UNESCO recognized the contributions of eight Mexican scientists who are transforming various fields of research. With the support of L’Oréal and UNESCO, the event highlighted the impact of these women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and their role in closing the gender gap, offering inspiration to future generations of scientists.
At the recent ceremony organized by L’Oréal, Deborah Armstrong, president and CEO of L’Oréal Groupe Mexico, said: “We really wanted to facilitate women’s access to science, because that is where it all begins. We have to ensure that women have the opportunity to study.” This reflection resonates deeply in a country where women only represent 31.8% of participation in scientific research.
“With 26 years of experience worldwide, our Women in Science initiative demonstrates our continued commitment to the support and recognition of women in research. This program has been a pillar for 18 years in Mexico, supporting scientists who are opening new paths and transforming the country,” celebrated Araceli Becerril, president of Corporate Responsibility at L’Oréal Mexico.
The event highlighted the work of eight Mexican scientists, addressing problems such as environmental pollution, breast cancer and artificial intelligence. Deborah Armstrong emphasized the importance of initiatives like this, which not only celebrate the present, but seek to transform the future: “We have this collective purpose for science in general, and when we look around us we know that there is still a long way to go.”
Luis Miguel Moreno, director of L’Oréal, reinforced this vision by commenting: “It is essential to recognize the women who have made great advances in science in Mexico, because they are rarely given visibility.”
Armstrong added: “When one understands figures such as that in Mexico there are 200 years left, according to analysis, for the inequality gap to close, we better understand the importance of rewarding and supporting women in science.”
The event, which also had the participation of the Mexican Academy of Sciences, was a clear example that women are not only a fundamental part of Mexican science, but that their contribution is essential to the development of the country.
In conclusion, Araceli Becerril made it clear that “Talent has no gender. It is vital that we work to dismantle the stereotypes that make girls think that maths is not for them. We must educate differently, allowing young women to dare to fail and learn with resilience and courage, because every mistake is an opportunity for growth, a source of enrichment.”
