Training Programs: Empowering Women for STEM Success
It will involve training workshops and a skills enhancement program among women graduates in STEM, assisted by experts and mentors. The virtual training workshops will cover technical skills (coding, data analysis) and soft skills (communication, leadership). Discussion, debates, and networking with international experts will be integral to the project. We are calling Keynote Speakers, Speakers, Mentors, Students, Young researchers, Union representatives, University representatives from Egypt and outside Egypt, Sector representatives, STEM representatives, Research-performing organisation representatives, Research funding body representatives, Public body representatives, and relevant stakeholders to participate in interviews, round table discussions, seminars, providing feedback, one-to-one meeting, or attend.
British Council on Global Partnerships grant winners Dr Renuka Thakore from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), Preston, United Kingdom, and Prof Yasser Gaber Dessouky from Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Egypt, invite WOMEN LEADERS, GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS, YOUNG WOMEN, STUDENTS, EARLY CAREERS, ORGANISATIONS & INSTITUTIONS – everyone to participate in the EmpowerHER project to share knowledge and experiences. This exchange of ideas will contribute to more effective solutions to global challenges and create opportunities for international partnerships.
The training session will run during Oct-Nov-Dec-Jan 2024-25. Please get in touch with the project team by completing the contact form (Link to Contact Form). We are excited to meet you.
Training Session
EmpowerHER project as a key component of a training workshop focused on empowering women in STEM. The first EmpowerHER Training Session was held at the Global Citizenship Youth (GCY) pre-forum workshop within the LCR Forum – 7Th October, 10 a.m. Cairo time.
The EmpowerHER: Women in STEM and Generative AI Workshop successfully brought together women from diverse backgrounds to explore the intersection of STEM education, gender equality, and innovative technologies. Focused on empowering women in STEM careers, the workshop emphasized the role of Generative AI in transforming education and the workplace. Through interactive presentations and case study problem-solving, participants identified real-world challenges, such as gender bias and work-life balance, and developed solutions using AI tools aligned with SDG 5 (Gender Equality). The session also highlighted the importance of mentorship and skills development, encouraging participants to pursue growth opportunities within the EmpowerHER network. The event concluded with a strong call to action, inviting attendees to apply their learnings to support women in STEM within their own communities.
EmpowerHER: Advancing Women in STEM Higher Education and Careers
HYBRID TRAINING WORKSHOP
Venue: Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Port-Said
13 Nov 2024
The workshops aim to empower female students in STEM by providing them with essential skills in emerging technologies and sustainability.
The workshops will focus on:
• The Use of Generative AI (GenAI) in Education and the Workplace
• Applications of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Campus and Workplace Settings
The workshop targets:
• Female students studying STEM subjects, with the opportunity to include students from other disciplines.
• Participants from remote areas to ensure inclusivity and outreach.
The workshop included an overview of Generative AI technologies and their potential in education and the workplace with real-world examples of GenAI applications in various industries. It discussed case studies showcasing successful implementations of GenAI. It also included an overview of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with discussions on the relevance of SDGs in education and the workplace.