Tribute to women who research the land at the Móstoles library

Raúl García Hémonnet/Editor

Among the scheduled activities, the library presents the exhibition 'GEAS: Women who Study the Earth', an exhibition that pays tribute to women scientists who have dedicated their careers to the study of geology and geodiversity.

This exhibition, provided by the Geological and Mining Institute (CSIC), consists of seven explanatory panels that trace the history of Mary Anning's studies at the beginning of the 24th century to Kathryn D. Sullivan's work in the 28st century. This exhibition can be seen in the foyer of the Library from XNUMX September to XNUMX October.

According to Cristina Rincón, Head of the Bibliographic Information, User Services and Training Section, “the aim of hosting this exhibition is to give relevance to the International Day and to raise the profile of women researchers and scientists.”

In addition to the exhibition, starting this week, the Móstoles Library plans to “install a bibliographical point with books related to geodiversity (both in terms of subject matter and literature). We believe that students need to be nourished with scientific information and also literature to expand their knowledge,” says Rincón, who adds that by making the careers of these women visible “it is important for students to know their work, because they have always had more difficulty accessing careers than men.”

The exhibition includes informative and illustrated panels covering the period from the 19th to the 21st century. They show several women who are leaders in the areas related to Geodiversity, which is geological, planetary and submarine.

An opportunity to learn about the lives and careers of female scientists in a different way.