Offer Opportunities for Leadership

Empower girls to lead: Allowing girls to take on leadership roles in STEM projects and groups boosts confidence and provides them with valuable experience. Parents and educators can encourage this by creating opportunities for girls to plan, organize, and oversee STEM-related activities.

Empower girls to lead: Allowing girls to take on leadership roles in STEM projects and groups boosts confidence and provides them with valuable experience. Parents and educators can encourage this by creating opportunities for girls to plan, organize, and oversee STEM-related activities.

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Ishita Malhotra
Data Scientist
Mon, 04/08/2024 - 18:18

Right from the school days, I was given opportunities to lead at different levels. Example- Prefectorial board, class monitor. In my undergrad days, I led different positions in Model United Nations (MUN) Conference, both as a participant (i.e. an attending delegate) and as an Executive Board Member (i.e. judging committees). Later, I led a National Level Conference as a Secretary General. It was conducted on the lines of MUN but with a focus on energy, climate and other environmental issues.

Such kinds of initiatives have not only broadened the mindset through active research and exploration but also given a platform to build network, learn from others, boost confidence and deliver impact, thereby becoming the voice at a larger level!

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Nour El Yakine…
Developer at Kotopedia
Mon, 04/08/2024 - 21:56

Offering opportunities for leadership is crucial in empowering girls to excel in STEM fields. Allowing girls to take on leadership roles in STEM projects and groups not only boosts their confidence but also provides them with valuable experience in leadership and teamwork. Parents and educators can facilitate this by creating opportunities for girls to plan, organize, and oversee STEM-related activities. By encouraging girls to lead, they develop crucial skills such as communication, decision-making, and problem-solving, which are essential for success in STEM and beyond. Moreover, providing girls with leadership opportunities fosters a sense of ownership and empowerment, inspiring them to pursue their interests and aspirations in STEM with confidence and enthusiasm.

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