Implementación de un programa de mentoría para mujeres en STEM en instituciones del TecNM: Rompiendo la Brecha de Género

Women’s participation in STEM fields remains a challenge for higher education institutions due to social, cultural, and institutional barriers that limit their retention, growth, and recognition. In this context, mentoring represents a valuable strategy to strengthen confidence, guide career paths, and build support networks. This paper describes the implementation of the “Women Mentors in Science: Bridging the Gender Gap” Program, coordinated by TecNM at CRODE Celaya, with the participation of TecNM Celaya, TecNM Roque, Más Ciencia por México A.C., and Psiquia Soluciones, with support from the British Council and Inova Consultancy. The methodology included the call for applications, participant selection, MOOC-based training, a Moodle platform, complementary workshops, follow-up sessions, mentor-mentee matching, institutional communication, and the development of an implementation manual. As a result, 15 mentors and 15 mentees were selected, and a replicable training pathway was systematized to promote gender equity in STEM.