Mission
To promote educational transformation through active methodologies and project development, integrating design, innovation, sustainability, and science in order to understand and value the individual trajectories of participants. The Girls in Space Program aims to train teachers, engage basic education students, and connect themes such as the environment, the space sector, and the Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to overcoming educational gaps and supporting access to higher education, with a focus on strengthening the academic and civic development of girls and young women.
Vision
To be recognized as a pioneering program in Brazil in the scientific, environmental, and technological education of girls and young women, articulating innovative methodologies STEAM and promoting the integration of science, sustainability, and the space sector. The Girls in Space Program seeks to inspire and empower students and teachers to address future challenges, establishing itself as a reference in promoting female leadership in educational and professional pathways.
Values
Inclusion and Equity
Promote access to science for girls and young women, especially those from public schools, addressing gender, social, and educational inequalities.
Female Leadership
Encourage participants to recognize themselves as leaders of their academic, scientific, and professional journeys.
Transformative Education
Believe in education as a tool for social change, capable of expanding opportunities and building new futures.
Innovation and Active Methodologies
Use innovative pedagogical approaches based on projects, scientific investigation, and active learning.
Citizen Science and Social Commitment
Encourage the production of knowledge with a real impact on society, connecting science, territory, and sustainability.
Interdisciplinarity and the STEAM Approach
Integrate different areas of knowledge, promoting comprehensive, critical, and contemporary education connected to current challenges.
Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
Value practices and knowledge aimed at understanding and preserving the environment.
Collaboration and Networking
Strengthen collaboration among schools, universities, and partner institutions, promoting the collective construction of knowledge.
Excellence and Impact
Pursue quality, methodological consistency, and measurable results in the actions developed by the project.
