Empowering Girls in STEM : Promoting Gender Equality in Technology
Girls are going STEM — and they are doing it in the most unique and creative way. This growing movement is a revolution, breaking generational stereotypes and reshaping the narrative around who belongs in technology. Beti bachao, Beti padhao– it is not just a common slogan behind a dusty big truck, but also a wakeup call. Let’s take the example of Hedy Lamarr, a beautiful, mesmerising actress and a self-taught inventor! It the 1940’s she laid the foundation of a frequency hopping technology that now supports the base of the devices that we know, WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth. Also, there is Dr. Tessy Thomas – “Missile Woman of India”. A key scientist in DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), she led the Agni-IV and Agni-V missile projects. The Importance of Early Engagement in STEM Importance of Early Engagement in STEM Engaging girls in STEM from an early age is one of the most powerful ways to channel their interest in the right direction and set them on a path towards ...