Colombian Astronaut Giovanna Ramírez Dreams Push STEM Education into the Spotlight0

• WE ARE, Scientists
• February 27, 2026

At a global forum in Cartagena, Colombian astronaut analog Giovanna Ramírez shared her experiences with Mars simulations, the challenge of limited funding, and why it’s important for girls to feel that science belongs to them from a young age. Her story mixes ambition, policy gaps, and a call for everyone to take responsibility.