Why STEM in Africa?

As technology has literally turned our world upside down by bringing it closer through the internet, social media, and web applications, it is crucial that Africa step up to the plate and be well-positioned to meet the demands of the ever-increasing technological advances worldwide. Essential skills are needed to keep up in a fast-paced technologically advanced world. Therefore, a STEM education focused on solving relevant real-life problems is crucial.

Why Girls?

There are numerous factors that affect the secondary school retention rates of the African girl such as economic, social, and cultural factors. It is our goal that a student with academic aptitude should not be held back in attaining an education and an eventual career due to these limitations. Current research has found that in educating a girl, once she has a career and a family of her own, she is more likely to encourage higher education for all her children.

We will focus on achieving the following milestones:

• Increase the number of young women pursuing an Education and a Career in STEM.
• Increase awareness and pique interests in STEM as a potential career choice.
• Increase retention rates among female high school students.
• Provide mentoring and networking relationships to and among students and program alumni.
• Provide a platform for networking with other companies worldwide.
  Partner with professional STEM societies internationally.

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