The CITEEC launches the 1st School Comics Competition to highlight women in engineering

The Centre for Technological Innovation in Building and Civil Engineering (CITEEC) of the Universidade da Coruña is launching the first edition of its School Comics Competition, a contest aimed at primary and secondary school students that seeks to give visibility to the work of women in engineering.

The competition, organized on the occasion of the International Women in Engineering Day, aims to contribute to reducing the gender gap in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), eliminating prejudices and stereotypes, as well as highlighting the role of comics as a communication and outreach tool for all ages.

In this context, the submitted works should focus on the life and work of women whose professional activity falls within one of the aforementioned STEM fields, regardless of the time frame (past, present or future).

One prize will be awarded for each category (primary and secondary education), consisting of a guided visit to CITEEC for the winning student with up to 25 accompanying persons, a gift pack from the center, a poster-format print of the winning comic, and the promotion of the work and its authorship through CITEEC’s communication channels.

The submission period will remain open until June 12, 2026, for any primary and secondary school student from schools in the Autonomous Community of Galicia. Participation may be individual or in pairs. All information regarding registration, submission requirements, and the jury’s decision is available on the website or via the QR code on the poster.

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About CITEEC
The Technological Innovation Center for Building and Civil Engineering (CITEEC) is a specialized research center belonging to the Universidade da Coruña. Established in 2000, CITEEC specializes in the different fields of civil engineering and building engineering, carrying out research, technology transfer, and innovation activities aimed at solving real-world challenges in the sector.

Its activity is structured around R&D&I and sustainability as cross-cutting pillars, promoting advanced solutions in areas such as clean construction and industrial development, intelligent transport and sustainable mobility, climate change and management of natural and water resources, and energy transition. The center stands out for its ability to integrate basic and applied research, actively collaborating with companies, public administrations, and other scientific institutions at both national and international levels.

CITEEC has 10 specialized laboratories at its facilities, equipped with advanced technology for experimentation and analysis, as well as 4 associated laboratories. This infrastructure positions it as one of the leading research centers in the field of civil engineering in Spain and makes it a unique reference in Galicia.