Empowering Girls

The summer school will be addressed only to girls 13-15 years old, that is girls who attended classes od secondary education during 2021-2022 school year. It will be held online for three days from 9.00 to 15.00 approximately every day. The girls will be divided in three groups according to their class. A mentor will be responsible for each group as regards the educational part of the camp (e.g., activities, structure of sessions, materials, etc.) while another colleague will be responsible for the communication with parents/guardians for all organizational issues. The girls will be involved in STEM labs based on activities addressing at least two STEM fields. The activities will be adapted to diverse levels and profiles including connections to women’s contribution to STEM fields and favouring the girls’ reflections on their own educational and professional path. With these activities, we aim to (a) introduce the girls to featured STEM fields and corresponding professional spaces, (b) inform girls about women’s contribution to scientific domains, and (c) improve girls self-confidence in their abilities related to STEM.