Quí-Bot-H2O challenge: integration of computational thinking with chemical experimentation in early ages including gender, inclusive and diversity patterns

Abstract

This multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary project is developed with the main objective of increasing interest in science and technology among children and young people in an inclusive way, breaking stereotypes and invisible social and gender barriers. In order to reduce the gender gap in technical careers, the social aspect of robotics applied to chemistry is highlighted at early ages. Quí-Bot-H 2O Project has been included in the gender equality lines of action of the two references territorial public administrations for UPC Manresa (Bages County Council in its III Gender Equality Plan and the Manresa City Council in the II Gender Equality Plan). Quí-Bot-H 2 O challenge is supported by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness under Grant FECYT2021-15626, Line of action 2. Education and scientific vocations (2nd place out of 120 awarded).