XI Jornadas de investigadoras de Castilla y León. La aventura de la ciencia y tecnología

This book compiles the abstracts of the presentations given at the 11th Conference of Women Researchers of Castilla y León, Spain: The Adventure of Science and Technology. This event was organized by the University of Burgos and held in Burgos on April 3-4, 2025, in collaboration with the Universities of León, Valladolid, and Salamanca.

The primary aim of this conference is to actively promote the visibility and recognition of women's contributions across STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. It also seeks to highlight the crucial role of women researchers and scientists to younger students.

The conference featured six senior speakers, all highly respected scientific figures nationally and internationally. They were joined by early-career researchers as well as undergraduate and master's students.

Presentations took three forms: oral, poster, and video, with all sessions livestreamed on YouTube. Beyond university participants, students from several Castilla y León high schools offering the Research/Excellence High School (BIE) also showcased their poster projects. This specialized program is designed for students interested in getting started in research and problem solving.

A key new feature of this latest edition was the Project Corner. This dedicated space highlighted research projects led by women and secured through competitive regional, national, and European funding calls. These projects underscore the scientific excellence and leadership capabilities of women researchers in Castilla y León in securing and managing research funds.