Last Friday, March 27th, AIR Institute had the pleasure of hosting a very special visit: a group of girls participating in the STEM Talent Girl program promoted by ASTI Talent & Tech Foundation in Salamanca.
The aim of the day was to bring technology, artificial intelligence, and career opportunities in the sector closer to younger generations, fostering STEM vocations from an early age—especially among female talent.
The visit began with a tour of our facilities, where different AIR Institute teams shared first-hand insights into their daily work.
During the tour, Rebeca Rodríguez presented the work carried out by the JAP team, which supports and promotes the growth of the animation and video game sector in Castilla y León. Cristina Bautista shared the work we do at AIR Institute in the field of cybersecurity, showcasing several ongoing projects. Sara Iglesias, from the Human Resources department, explained what it is like to work at AIR and the professional opportunities within the organization. Raúl Iglesias introduced one of the key technological events in the ecosystem: the SalamancaTech Summit.
This initial contact allowed participants to discover the diversity of profiles and projects that coexist within a real technological environment.
Workshop: “From users to creators: exploring AI”
The day continued with a hands-on artificial intelligence workshop held in the upper room, titled “From users to creators: exploring AI”, delivered by Ismael García from the DemIA Chair at the University of Salamanca, in which AIR Institute collaborates as a partner. Laura Grande also explained the work carried out within the Chair.
During the workshop, participants worked with Google’s Teachable Machine, an accessible platform that allows users to train AI models in a simple way.
Throughout the session, they:
- Learned that AI is not magic, but a system that learns from the data we provide
- Experimented with training models using a webcam, understanding concepts such as data collection, training, and validation
- Reflected on real-world applications of AI, especially in contexts such as demographic challenges, proposing solutions to improve life in rural areas
- Explored ideas such as computer vision, language processing, and prediction applied to everyday problems
One of the key messages of the workshop was the importance of diversity in technology development: if artificial intelligence is always designed by the same profiles, the results may be incomplete or biased.
Inspiring the future of technology
This activity highlighted the importance of initiatives such as STEM Talent Girl, which encourage girls to participate in scientific and technological fields, helping to build a more inclusive and innovative future.
At AIR Institute, we remain committed to initiatives that connect knowledge with society and inspire new generations to move from being technology users to becoming creators.