The STEAM Tales project is based on a storytelling methodology that presents the lives and work of inspiring women in STEM to children aged 6–9.

The STEAM Tales project is based on a storytelling methodology that presents the lives and work of inspiring women in STEM to children aged 6–9.
Looking to renew STEM teaching in your classrooms? Discover the magic of storytelling to spark the passion for science. Come to the Villa Filippina Planetarium on Wednesday 11 June at 5pm for a free event dedicated to primary teachers!
Here you can find a collection of 12 biographical stories of amazing and inspiring women who have worked or are working in the STEM field.
Rita Levi-Montalcini, a brilliant scientist and Nobel laureate, overcame the difficulties of her time to revolutionize neurobiology and pave the way for new discoveries in treating diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. STEAM Tales is inspired by her story to motivate girls to explore STEM by offering female and diverse role models and breaking down gender stereotypes. The project also includes hands-on experiments to engage young people interactively and stimulate their interest in science.
STEM is for girls! What can be done to break down stereotypes and inspire the next generation of female innovators? Girls and women are still underrepresented in STEM fields, both in education and even more so in STEM professions. The barriers for girls to pursue STEM...
Is there still a gender gap in learning STEM disciplines? Enhancing teaching with storytelling and hands-on learning can be a strategy to bring Italian female students closer to science subjects. Find out what’s new in STEAM Tales!