Is there someone who looks like me that in STEM?
What are the opportunities in STEM fields and how can I get there, too?
These simple yet significant questions were asked numerous times by the young women who showed interest yet felt out of place when it comes to learning more about STEM. Many of these young women with curious minds come from communities where no ones expects them to succeed, nevermind showing interest in learning.
Knowing that there is a wide population formed of diverse young people who are eager to learn, I quickly learned that diversity exists yet not everyone is included in the conversation.
With the Fourth Industrial Revolution here, which is more digital than ever, we know that what we learned 20 years ago is not necessarily relevant today and, in order to keep up with today’s innovative job market, one has to be exposed to learning that is pioneering and ground-breaking as early as possible.
Unfortunately, what I have learned from running hEr VOLUTION for over 5 years, is that not everyone is included in the making of technology or the development of science.
The issues that the underserved population is facing are relevant and they must be taken into consideration if we want to change the landscape in which we include everyone. The questions mentioned at the start of this post is what sparked our team to bring forward Candian Women in STEM to serve as role models while discovering the opportunities in STEM. That’s how our Candian Women in STEM conference began in 2017 and now, a year later, we are bringing together a dynamic set of speakers who are diverse and understand that breaking down barriers are necessary for the power of inclusion to be unleashed to its maximum potential.
Have a look at the video below and, if you are intrigued, purchase a ticket for the conference here. All the proceeds from this conference are going to hEr VOLUTION’s programming for underserved youth. If you cannot make it, please consider sponsoring a student who can benefit from meeting their next mentor and open their doors to the career that can change the world!