Lab4U and Escondida | BHP: Successful STEM+Género Program in Antofagasta
By Lab4U Team
At Lab4U, we are thrilled to share that, together with Escondida | BHP, we carried out the third edition of the STEM+Género Program during 2024. This program has been an incredible opportunity to inspire students to discover science through practical activities and educational experiences, with a special focus on promoting gender equity in STEM fields.
This year, we worked with students from five schools in Antofagasta: Liceo Bicentenario Marta Narea Díaz, The Antofagasta Baptist College, Liceo Andrés Sabella, Liceo Mario Bahamonde Silva, and Colegio San Agustín. We are excited to see how this initiative continues to grow and transform scientific education in the region!
We know the challenge is great: by 2050, according to UN data, 75% of jobs will be linked to STEM fields. That’s why, together with Escondida | BHP, we work to prepare students today with the tools and skills they need for that future, connecting them with mining and its productive processes.
This program not only seeks to develop local talent but also to build a more equitable and sustainable mining industry. Through adapted content, we have given students the opportunity to learn, experiment, and experience science in a practical and hands-on way.
Recently, we celebrated the closure of the 2024 edition with an event full of energy and enthusiasm at Liceo Mario Bahamonde Silva, where we gathered with the educational community, teachers, and participating students. We are proud to say that this year we impacted a community of 2,100 students and successfully trained 8 teachers, who have been key in this process. Over the past three years, we have introduced innovative methodologies, interactive experiments, and technological tools to the classrooms, transforming the way science is taught and learned in Antofagasta.
At Lab4U, we are convinced that science can change lives. Together, we are revolutionizing scientific education and building an inclusive and sustainable labor future for Antofagasta.
Here’s to an amazing 2025! 🚀
