It is very important for Iberdrola México to recognize the impact of individual efforts that have resulted in changes for many people. In the International Women’s Day, we rewarded five women who have stood out in the field of science and education and in the development of projects that have positively impacted their communities.
We presented these awards in Oaxaca and San Luis Potosí, within our Casa Abierta (Open House) program, which –as the name implies– is aimed at opening the doors of our power plants to carry out activities addressed to strengthen ties with communities where we develop our operations.
Women with energy in Oaxaca: Clarissa & Monserrat
Iberdrola México’s facilities in Oaxaca opened their doors to recognize the achievements and the trajectory of Clarissa Pineda and Monserrat Rasgado.
Clarissa was born in Juchitán de Zaragoza and now, at 17 years old, she stands out in the region for her community work in the aftermath of the 2017 earthquakes that the stroke the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, besides actively participating in different health initiatives for her school, the National College of Technical Professional Education (CONALEP) 243.
Monserrat is 24 years old, she was born in Unión Hidalgo and is a geophysical engineer from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (National Polytechnical Institute) (IPN). She was recently recognized by an international institution after having participated at the International Petroleum Technology Conference 2022, in Saudi Arabia.
Women with energy in San Luis Potosí: Irantza, Francisca and Pilar.
The ceremony to recognize the success stories of local women was held at the Tamazunchale power plant
Irantza Goytia was born in Tamazunchale and currently studies at the Benito Juárez high school. She presented her “Conociendo la naranja” (Getting to Know the Orange) program at the last Science and Techology Fair (FECITEC), through which oil produced by orange peel was used to create a product that degrades Styrofoam thus reducing waste.
Pilar Suárez Rodríguez is a graduate from the School of Science of the UASLP and obtained the degree of Bachelor of Metallurgy and Material Engineering; she also has a PhD in Educational Physics from the Research Center on Applied Science and Advanced Technology (CICATA) of the IPN. During her 30 years of experience as a teacher she has encouraged problem solving in communities through science, besides being a faithful promoter of STEM programs among women.
Francisca Zumaya Azuara is a native of Tanquián de Escobedo. She is a Chemist Engineering Graduate and has a Master’s Degree in Administration from the San Luis Potosi Autonomous University (UASLP), as well. She has been rewarded for her research in the technological innovation area. She has earned great recognition among the population for her work as Post-Graduate and Research Deputy Director at the Higher Technological Institute of Tamazunchale (ITST) and the opportunities she has created for students to exhibit their scientific projects within and without Mexico.
Pilar, Francisca, Irantza, Monserrat and Clarissa are examples of how you can leave your mark by studying and developing in STEM careers. With these recognitions, we are trying to take their example of success and perseverance further.
In addition to Casa Abierta, at Iberdrola México we carry out different projects aimed at encouraging the study of programs focused on science and technology among women, in order to narrow the gender gap among these professions. An example is Impulso STEM (STEM Boost), with scholarships that allow students in Oaxaca to follow one of the engineering programs offered by the University of the Central Valleys of Oaxaca.
