IBA opens the world of science and technology to secondary school girls

Its Innovat’her event brought together female students to explore careers in STEMLouvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, October 17, 2025- IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), the world leader in particle accelerator technology, hosted theInnovat’herevent yesterday, aimed at girls in their fifth and sixth years of secondary school. The goal was to introduce them to scientific and technical careers, which remain underrepresented in the academic choices of female students.The event...

Louvain-la-neuve, 17/10/2025 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - salute e benessere)

- IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), the world leader in particle accelerator technology, hosted the event yesterday, aimed at girls in their fifth and sixth years of secondary school. The goal was to introduce them to scientific and technical careers, which remain underrepresented in the academic choices of female students.

The event welcomed 25 students, invited by IBA colleagues, for an evening of discovery and exchange around Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) paths.

This initiative was part of a broader series of actions led by IBA to promote greater diversity within its technical teams. It also reflected IBA’s societal commitment as a certified B Corp.

Daphnée Benayoun , Head of Cultural Transformation, explained:

The program included a guided tour of the in Louvain-la-Neuve to discover the technologies in action. Interactive booths were hosted by female colleagues sharing their career journeys and technical roles. The association , a student initiative aiming at promoting gender diversity in the STEM field, was also present to engage with participants.

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