Exhibition opening "Ellas son Ciencia"

Dive into the power of science and art through comics!

The Women in Science Committee of the Association of Spanish Researchers in the USA (ECUSA) and the artist Quan Zhou present Ellas son Ciencia (Women are Science), an exhibition merging visual storytelling and science, created to highlight the extraordinary work and experiences of women in science through the unique lens of comics. This exhibition is part of the project of the same name, which aims to create and promote Spanish female role models in STEM, demonstrating that talent and inspiration know no gender or geographic boundaries.

Join us for this special event on March 7th at 5pm at NYU-KJCC, featuring a discussion on the inspiration behind the project and the collaborative process involving members of ECUSA and Quan Zhou. Following the talk, there will be a networking session with complimentary snacks and drinks, providing attendees with the chance to explore the various artworks guided by the creative team. 

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(This exhibition is funded by Fundación Ramon Areces, Spain arts & culture and Queen Sofia Spanish Institute)

Established in 2014 by volunteers, ECUSA is a non-profit organization for science and technology professionals who have a relationship with Spain. ECUSA aims to educate, inspire, and train the next generation of scientists and researchers, as well as to create a network that promotes career opportunities, assists with relocation, and facilitates integration into local communities.

Within ECUSA, the Women in Science Committee operates as an interdisciplinary initiative dedicated to enhancing the visibility and participation of women in scientific fields. It aims at advocating for gender equity and the advancement of women in STEM, showcasing women scientists to inspire the next generation in STEM and empowering women in STEM by promoting their professional and leadership development.

Quan Zhou is a multifaceted self-taught artist, author, communicator, podcaster, graphic novelist, and specialist in social issues communication. She pursued her studies in Madrid and graduated in England in Graphic Communication. Her career in graphic novels began in 2015 with the publication of Gazpacho agridulce: Una autobiografía chino-andaluza, released by Astiberri. With that book, she became a pioneer in writing about the lives of children of immigrants in Spain. She continued her narrative journey with the sequel Andaluchinas por el mundo in 2017. In 2018, she collaborated with Nuria Labari to create El gran libro de los niños extraordinarios, published under the Silonia imprint. She ventured into graphic essays with Gente de aquí y Gente de allí in 2020, and in 2023, she returned to Astiberri to publish La Agridolce Vita.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center, 53 Washington Square South, New York, United States