Launched in 2020 and renewed in 2023, this program offers original and interactive two-hour lectures, led by researchers in high schools in the Paris region.

The objective is to introduce high school students to the diversity of research professions and scientific careers, whether in academia or in companies, in order to generate scientific vocations among high school students, and in particular among young women, who are still too underrepresented in these fields.

These lectures are aimed at all students, regardless of their specialization, and are part of an approach to transmit and promote scientific, technical, and industrial culture.

As part of this program, 140 lectures have already been given in 136 high schools in the Paris region during the 2023-2025 school years by 112 researchers, 51% of whom are women. All of them have shared their experience, and the diversity of research professions and scientific careers, whether they are academic researchers or in companies. Almost 7,000 students, including 52% of girls, have benefited from this innovative program.

Among the 140 interventions, 48% took place in the greater suburbs, 43% in the inner suburbs, and 9% in Paris. 70 of the participating high schools are located in Priority Urban Areas and 17 are in rural communities.

The Île-de-France Region is now launching a new call for participation for researchers.

If you are interested in participating, please contact paroleschercheuses@gmail.com.