Beijing & Shanghai Girls in STEMM Orientation 2023 – 2024
Women are still outnumbered by men in STEMM! Women constitute 50% of the workforce, but only 28% of them are in STEMM jobs, and a mere 3% of STEMM industry…
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Girls in STEMM: 2023 Henkel Visit
In the grand tapestry of innovation, Henkel’s legacy stands out as a beacon of progress. Since its inception in 1876, the company has been a trailblazer in the field of adhesive technologies and consumer goods. As we delve into the realm of career choices, Henkel’s rich history provides a unique backdrop for understanding the importance of purposeful education and career paths for girls who attended the Girls in STEMM program.
在创新的道路上，汉高一直是出类拔萃的。自1876年成立以来，汉高一直是胶粘技术和消费品领域的开创者。当我们深入探讨职业选择的领域时，汉高丰富的历史为参与“科技创新女孩”项目的女孩们理解有目的的教育和职业道路的重要性提供了独特的视角。
Girls in STEMM: Graduation in Beijing
On May 31, students and teachers from Canadian International School Beijing (CISB), Dulwich College, and Keystone Academy gathered to celebrate the completion of a WEC flagship program, Girls in STEMM (GIS) for the 2022/23 academic year….
Girls in STEMM: Microsoft Visit in Beijing
Given the opportunity to go back in time, would you still choose the same major? Do you apply the knowledge you gained at university to your job? How many people…
Girls in STEMM: UFH Visit in Beijing
On April 26th, Beijing United Family Hospital hosted a visit for the WEC’s Girls in STEMM participants at the Beijing United Family Tianzhu Clinic in Shunyi district.
Girls in STEMM: Intel Visit in Beijing
On March 28, WEC organized an impactful visit for 24 high school girls from CIS, Keystone, and DCB to Intel’s Beijing office.
Fedex Express Helps Cultivate a New Generation of Women in Science and Technology
Recently, Poh-Yian Koh, the Vice President of China Operations at FedEx Express, was invited by WEC (Women Empowerment Council) to give a speech for students at Yew Chung International School of Shanghai, focusing on Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)”. She encouraged a new generation of women to be innovative and actively involved in science and technology.
Girls in STEMM: HPE Virtual Visit
On December 6th, HPE held its second company visit for students from three Beijing international schools participating in the Girls in STEMM program.
Girls in STEMM: Merck
On November 28th, Merck hosted students from three schools participating in the Girls in STEMM program at its Merck Innovation Center in Shanghai.
Girls in STEMM: End of Year Online Session
This week the Women Empowerment Council (WEC) hosted a final online session for the Girls in STEMM students in Beijing and Shanghai. While students are looking forward to completing the in-person company visits later in the fall, they had a chance to interact with speakers in aerospace, tech, and healthcare before their summer holiday.