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This roundtable brings together PhD students in Micro and Nanotechnologies to share their experiences, perspectives, and visions for the future of science and engineering. In the context of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the discussion highlights personal trajectories, scientific motivation, and the importance of inspiring new generations—especially girls and young women—to pursue STEM careers. Co-sponsored by: Museo Tezozomoc - Instituto Politécnico Nacional Agenda: Event Agenda International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 📍 Festival Program 🕛 Start time: 12:00 PM 12:00 – 12:10 | Opening & Welcome - Brief welcome by the organizing committee - Context of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science - Introduction to the festival activities 12:10 – 12:30 | Key Talk Women in Science: Challenges, Progress, and Inspiring the Next Generation - Historical overview of women in science - Current challenges and recent advances - The importance of family and social support to motivate girls in STEM - Speaker: PhD student, Micro and Nanotechnologies – IPN | IEEE WIE 12:30 – 12:35 | Transition Break - Audience movement between parallel activities - Setup for the roundtable discussion 12:35 – 1:35 | Roundtable Discussion New Generations, New Perspectives: Women PhD Students Shaping the Future of Science - Moderator introduction - Panelists’ short biographies - Guided discussion with six PhD students - Audience questions (last 10 minutes) 1:35 – 1:45 | Closing Remarks - Key takeaways from the roundtable - Acknowledgments to speakers and attendees - Invitation to continue participating in festival activities From 1:45 PM onward | Parallel Festival Activities - Workshops and hands-on STEM activities - Outreach booths and interactive demonstrations - Networking and informal discussions Bldg: Planetario Luis Enrique Erro, Av. Wilfrido Massieu 394, Nueva Industrial Vallejo, Gustavo A. Madero, Ciudad de México, Mexico, Mexico, 07300

This IEEE Electron Devices Society (EDS) Mini-Colloquium (MQ) aims to strengthen the Centro Occidente Section (COS) of Mexico, with ENES Morelia, UNAM, and in particular the International Laboratory for Environmental Electronic Devices (LAIDEA), as a leading regional reference and coordinating node for training and capacity building in device compact modeling and integrated circuit (IC) design, with a strategic focus on emerging electron device technologies. The event will be hosted at LAIDEA, ENES Morelia, UNAM, which serves as the headquarter of the EDS Professional Chapter in the Centro Occidente Section. Beyond technical training, this Mini-Colloquium is conceived as a catalyst for regional collaboration and community building within the Centro Occidente Section. The event actively seeks to impulse cooperation and knowledge exchange among EDS members and prospective members from Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH), the EDS Student Chapter of TecNM Morelia, as well as academics and students from CBTis 94 Pátzcuaro and CBTis 149 Morelia. By integrating universities, technological institutes, and technical high schools, the MQ aims to broaden participation, strengthen the EDS ecosystem in the region, and increase EDS membership, particularly among students and early-career researchers. The EDS MQ addresses core EDS technical areas by covering fundamental principles, modeling methodologies, implementation practices, and national initiatives related to compact models for electron devices. Special emphasis is placed on organic electronics and oxide semiconductor transistors, which represent key enabling technologies for flexible, low-power, and application-oriented electronic systems. These emerging devices require adapted compact modeling approaches to enable their reliable integration into IC design workflows and system-level simulations, thereby bridging the gap between device physics and circuit-level applications. Co-sponsored by: EDS Centro Occidente Professional Chapter at ENES Morelia UNAM Agenda: The technical program includes four IEEE EDS Distinguished Lecturers whose talks provide complementary perspective: 1. Prof. Dr. Edmundo Gutiérrez, “The Kutsari National Project and perspectives for IC design and compact modeling”. 2. Prof. Dr. Antonio Cerdeira, “Device compact modeling: Conceptual generalities, implementation strategies, and critical aspects”. 3. Prof. Dr. Magali Estrada del Cueto, “Advances and challenges in the compact modeling of organic transistors in Mexico”. 4. Prof. Dr. Fernando Guarín, “ChipPractice: hands-on IC design bootcamps and accessible microelectronic fabrication”. Room: Aula Magna C, Bldg: C, Antigua Carretera a Pátzcuaro No. 8701, ENES Morelia UNAM, Morelia, Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico, 58190

During this practical workshop, we explored the nature and behavior of electromagnetic waves through two complementary experiences: constructing a radio receiver and manipulating light through polarization. The main objective was to understand how energy travels through space and how we can interact with it, whether to transmit information (sound) or to filter the visible spectrum (light). 1. Building the Homemade Radio In the first stage, we delved into the radio frequency spectrum. The challenge consisted of assembling a basic receiver circuit (likely a crystal radio or simple LC circuit) capable of capturing signals without the need for a complex power source. • The Process: We connected key components such as the coil (inductance) and the capacitor to create a resonant circuit. I learned that the antenna length and tuning are critical to "catch" the specific frequency of a commercial station. • The Result: It was fascinating to observe how, by adjusting the circuit, we were able to demodulate the signal and transform invisible electromagnetic waves into audible sound through the earpiece. This demonstrated the principle of resonance and the omnipresence of radio waves in our environment. 2. Light Polarization Experiment The second part of the workshop focused on the visible spectrum, specifically on the wave property of light. The instructor used polarized panels or sheets to show us that light does not vibrate in a single direction, but in multiple planes. • The Observation: We were shown how a polarizing panel acts like a "grid" or "fence" that only allows light waves vibrating in a specific orientation to pass through. • The Angle Phenomenon: The most revealing moment was when a second filter was superimposed, or the angle of incidence was changed. By rotating the panel 90 degrees relative to the polarized source (or relative to a second filter), the light was blocked almost completely. I understood that by crossing the axes of polarization, the passage of the wave is prevented, physically demonstrating that light behaves as a transverse wave. Cholula, Jalisco, Mexico