- Around 180 people have taken part in the #YoFísicaCuántica challenge, a science outreach initiative organized each year by the Institute for Theoretical Physics (IFT UAM-CSIC) on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Madrid, February 11, 2026.– To mark February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Institute for Theoretical Physics (IFT UAM-CSIC) launched the #YoFísicaCuántica challenge, a science communication initiative that has brought together 96 videos dedicated to highlighting the careers of women researchers in quantum physics and related fields.
The challenge is part of #YoFísica, IFT’s annual outreach program that invites the public — especially students, teachers, and families — to research and present, in short audiovisual format, the stories of women scientists, whether well-known or lesser-known, contemporary or historical. This year’s edition was held in the context of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, placing the spotlight on female role models in a field that is central to scientific and technological progress.
The call drew the participation of around 180 people, whose contributions are featured in a compilation video now available on IFT’s YouTube channel. In addition, the individual videos have been published on the IFT 11 Febrero channel and in a dedicated gallery on the institute’s website, showcasing the diversity of approaches, ages, and formats that characterize this edition — from visual presentations and real or simulated interviews to experiments, quizzes, and humorous performances.
The Institute for Theoretical Physics emphasizes the value of the challenge as a tool for outreach and awareness. Through these contributions, #YoFísicaCuántica not only brings quantum physics closer to new audiences, but also reinforces the visibility of women as essential role models for inspiring scientific vocations.
The #YoFísica challenge is an annual science outreach and equality initiative organized by the Institute for Theoretical Physics (IFT UAM-CSIC), supported by funding from the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence accreditation. The activity forms part of the initiatives listed on the 11defebrero.org platform, which coordinates actions across Spain to promote the visibility of women and girls in science.