June 21, 2023

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Science, Technology, and Innovation. A project of the Global Girls Collaborative and Futuristas.

International Women In Engineering Day is Celebrating 10 Years!

International Women in Engineering Day (June 23, 2023), brought to you by Women’s Engineering Society (WES), is celebrating its 10th year with the theme #MakeSafetySeen, which will profile the best, brightest, and bravest women in engineering, those women who are helping to build towards a brighter future. Visit the WES website to find events near you and access resources for companies, individuals, and education (largely aimed at a younger INWED audience).

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Brazilian 'Girls in Computer Science': Students Mentoring Students

Brazilian Girls in Computer Science

United Nations Academic Impact Story



In a predominantly male universe, female undergraduate students at the Federal University of Paraíba, a member institution of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) initiative in Brazil, decided to form the “Girls in Computer Science” group, uniting around two areas of action that actively promote the insertion of women in science and technology, aiming at reducing gender inequalities while generating decent jobs, and fighting poverty. Read more.

EVENTS

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Girl Up Global Leadership Summit

Virtual, June 27, 2023

Join Girl Up changemakers and special guests for this virtual event packed with keynotes by experts and champions in the global gender justice space, youth-led workshops on leadership development and key issues, and the chance for girls and youth allies to network and build connections with one another no matter where they live. The theme, "Our Voice, Our Power" offers the greatest opportunity for connection between youth leaders – because the global movement for gender justice isn’t a solo project. Learn more.

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Technovation World Summit

Virtual, June 30, 2023

Technovation’s World Summit is a global event at the intersection of girls, technology, education, entrepreneurship, and social good. This year's summit is designed for the girls, mentors, parents/caregivers, and volunteers who participated throughout the year. Learn more.

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Global Women in STEM Leadership Summit

Atlanta, Georgia, September 18-19, 2023

The summit brings together women from around the world to build capacity, nurture talent, create community, and empower women and girls in scientific and technological fields to reach their full potential and thrive in male dominated fields. Participants will hear from diverse leaders from science and technology fields, academia, nonprofit and government sectors, and will have the opportunity to engage in fireside chats and workshops to reflect and network. Early bird registration end June 30, 2023. Learn more.

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NCGS Educating Girls Symposium: Celebrating the Power of Girls and Girls’ Schools

Kent, United Kingdom, September 29, 2023

The National Coalition of Girls’ Schools (NCGS) symposiums are professional development offerings for educators, counselors, and administrators serving PK-12th grade youth globally. Participants will hear from global experts in areas such as mental health and pastoral care, teaching and learning, and leadership programs. Early bird rates end on August 21, 2023. Learn more.

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Women in Tech Festival  

London, United Kingdom, October 31, 2023

A celebration of the women shaping the technology industry, from bottom to top. This year includes Women of the Channel; the meeting place for women from across the IT channel who are looking to advance organisational diversity, make unmatched connections, and empower and cultivate women leaders. Student tickets are available at no charge. Learn more.

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ITEEA 2024 Conference

Memphis, Tennessee, March 6-9, 2024

The Conference theme, Technology and Engineering: The Soul of STEMemphasizes that all educators should strive to teach all students – including those with different strengths, backgrounds, and interests – to authentically apply STEM concepts and knowledge with hands-on technology and engineering education experiences. Registration opens in September 2023. Learn more.

RESOURCES

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Canada Learning Code

Canada Learning Code harnesses digital skills to ensure that all Canadians who have been historically underrepresented in the sector – particularly women, girls, people with disabilities, and Indigenous youth are given equal opportunity to harness the power of technology to create a better and more inclusive future. Learn more.

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Code to Inspire

Code to Inspire (CTI) empowers female students in Afghanistan with the tech tools, knowledge, and resources to develop their coding skills. As role models for other young Afghan women, CTI graduates demonstrate that women can add value to their communities far beyond simple housework. Learn more.

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IGNITE Worldwide

IGNITE Worldwide works directly with teachers during the school day to provide programming that promotes STEM education and career advancement for girls and nonbinary youth from historically marginalized communities. Through hands-on events that connect students with role models who live and work in their communities, students recognize new possibilities for their futures. Learn more.

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Women Of MENA In Technology

Women Of MENA In Technology is a nonprofit with a mission to empower Middle Eastern and North African women and girls around the world to strive in the fields of technology, STEM, innovation, and entrepreneurship despite conventional beliefs, societal pressures, or inequality challenges. Learn more.

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