International Day for Women and Girls in Science
The Women's University in Africa in collaboration with STEM Power and IDRC will host a Women and Girls in Science Exhibition in commemoration of the International Day for Women and Girls in Science on 10 February 2023. The event will be an opportunity to inform and take stock of the progress achieved toward increasing the participation of women and girls in the Science field.
Objectives
The proposed commemorative event seeks to:
a) Provide a platform that engages and motivates girls to develop an interest in pursuing Science related subjects and careers.
b) Promote the visibility of achievements by women and girls in Science.
c) Promote interaction between girls with women in Science professions.
d) Sensitise the community at large on the need to encourage girls to venture into Science careers.
Women and girls in Science will have an opportunity to showcase their science projects to the public. Awards will be presented in the following categories:
-A High school girls’ award for participating schools
-A Women in Science award for a woman that has made significant contributions to Science and promoting girls’ participation in Science.
The event will be held at WUA Manresa Campus in Harare on Friday 10 February 2023.