The stakeholder engagement provided a platform for discussions on promoting STEM education and empowering women in these fields. The STEMinist Foundation Ghana, through its advocacy strategies, aims to encourage more female students to pursue STEM education by providing support, empowerment, counselling, and career advice. By increasing the representation of women in STEM, the foundation believes that more women will be prepared to pursue careers in science and related industries.
Ms. Opoku emphasized the need to educate and empower more women in STEM due to their underrepresentation in the field. She highlighted the importance of including STEM in the curriculum to foster the development of imaginative and creative talents in children, enabling them to pursue scientific careers. While progress has been made in increasing the number of women entering STEM fields, there is still work to be done to encourage girls from a young age to see STEM as a viable path for their education.
The dynamics of education have evolved to incorporate critical thinking, decision-making, curiosity, leadership, and problem-solving skills, which are all fostered through STEM education. Ms. Opoku emphasized the role of STEM in preparing the future generation, especially females, to become innovators and inventors.
The event highlighted the need for media houses to create an enabling environment for STEM reportage and for female journalists to serve as catalysts in promoting the stories and achievements of women in STEM. By amplifying the voices and experiences of women in STEM, the media can contribute to inspiring more girls and women to pursue careers in these fields.
