{"id":356259,"date":"2026-05-25T14:13:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T14:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodatahub.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/follow-up-education-training-in-the-space-sector-xxii-women-in-space-careers-education-and-impact-19-may-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T14:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T14:13:29","slug":"follow-up-education-training-in-the-space-sector-xxii-women-in-space-careers-education-and-impact-19-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodatahub.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/25\/follow-up-education-training-in-the-space-sector-xxii-women-in-space-careers-education-and-impact-19-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Follow-up: Education\/training in the Space sector XXII: Women in Space \u2013 Careers, Education and Impact, 19 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:11d65751-aef3-441d-bb52-199f75e9c207-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3cba4798-d329-479c-b8df-57b49ed8661a\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">\n<p>NEREUS organised the 22nd Info Session, focusing on the role and contribution of women working across the space sector, including education, training, research, institutional activities, and industry perspectives, on 19 May 2026. The session brought together experts from European institutions, research organisations, and the private sector to exchange views on how women contribute to shaping the future of the space ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The discussion highlighted how women across different environments actively support innovation, outreach, and education in the space domain. Particular emphasis was placed on the evolution of gender representation in the sector, as well as the importance of educational and training programmes in fostering inclusion and enabling interdisciplinary careers.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Contributions came from a range of institutional and industry representatives:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nereus-regions.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-18-NEREUS-training.pdf\">Cristina Ananasso (ECMWF)<\/a>shared insights on Copernicus services and Earth observation applications in support of public policy and climate services.<\/li>\n<li>Mathilde Reumaux (ESA Brussels Office \u2013 EU Relations Office) highlighted institutional coordination and European space policy perspectives.<\/li>\n<li>Natacha Callens (European Space Agency Academy Engagement) presented ESA\u2019s educational and outreach activities and their role in supporting the participation of women in space programmes.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nereus-regions.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/NEREUS-conference-S-Baatout-2026-05-19-1.pdf\">Professor Sarah Baatout (Belgian Nuclear Research Centre)<\/a>addressed the evolution of women\u2019s participation in radiation science and space biology, reflecting on career development and interdisciplinary research.<\/li>\n<li>Francesca Albanese (Planetek Italia) contributed perspectives from the private sector on geospatial services, innovation, and capacity building.<\/li>\n<li>Vera Carvalho (Thales Portugal) shared insights from industrial operations and the importance of skills development in future space professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The session also included a moderated discussion focusing on the evolution of women\u2019s participation in the space sector, the role of education and training programmes, and the skills needed for future careers in space. Additional questions explored how research institutes, universities, and institutions can better support interdisciplinary careers and foster collaboration across the ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Watch here the full discussion<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p> 2026, Education\/Training, Events, News<\/p>\n<p>Events \u2013 NEREUS | NEREUS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nereus-regions.eu\/2026\/05\/25\/registration-education-training-in-the-space-sector-xxi-lunar-activities-from-the-european-regions-23-april-2026-11-12-30-cet-2-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"feedzy-rss-link-icon\">Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEREUS organised the 22nd Info Session, focusing on the role and contribution of women working across the space sector, including education, training, research, institutional activities, and industry perspectives, on 19 May 2026. 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