By Érica De Mello Silva, Janaína Dutra, Renata Fontanetto and Vanessa Brasil 

Márcia Barbosa (Divulgação)

 “It’s a unique feeling”

─ Márcia Barbosa, full professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)

Irina Nasteva (Divulgação)

“Girls aren’t encouraged to pursue STEM careers”

─ Irina Nasteva, particle physics researcher at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

Maria Alice Alves (Divulgação)

“Motherhood must be addressed by public policy”

─ Maria Alice Alves, ecologist and professor at Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ)

Maíra Azevedo (Tia Má) - Divulgação

“The challenges are daily”

─ Maíra Azevedo (Tia Má), journalist, comedian, digital influencer and YouTuber 

Priscilla de Sousa Silva (Divulgação)

“Trusting your own work is essential”

— Priscilla de Sousa Silva, physicist and aerospace engineering professor at São Paulo State University (Unesp)

Josephine Rua (Divulgação)

“We must challenge stereotypes and daily microaggressions”

— Josephine Rua, astrophysicist and editor of Cientistas Feministas blog

Leinimar Pires (Divulgação)

“We must rethink educational and knowledge spaces”

─  Leinimar Pires, philosopher and researcher of Brazilian literature and culture