For my parents, providing the best possible education did not mean buying the most expensive toys or paying for extra tuition. What mattered most was fostering curiosity, a love of learning, and an early interest in STEAM, alongside strong moral and ethical values.

Children explore STEAM naturally every day through play, curiosity, and experimentation. When children have the opportunity to investigate the world around them, they develop essential skills and begin to understand foundational STEAM concepts.

One of my favorite childhood memories is from when I was 10 years old. My father bought me a collection of ten mini-biographies about famous people. To my surprise, one of the books was about Marie Curie, the French scientist. He encouraged me to read it, and I did. By the end, I was so inspired that I decided to write a book report and share it at school. That was the first time that I read about a woman in science, and it left a lasting impression.

In addition to my parents, my siblings had a huge influence on me. I remember sitting next to Kenneth as he learned a programming language, creating circuits with the help of Esteban, partnering with my María José on music projects for our parents, or working on experiments with Mariano in our spare time. How lucky I am to have grown up with them!

Engaging us in STEAM from a young age clearly paid off. My parents had five children (three boys and two girls) and all of us grew up to become engineers. Looking back, I can see how curiosity, encouragement, and hands-on learning shaped the paths we chose and instilled a lifelong love of discovery.