In today’s world, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) shape almost every part of our lives, from the phones in our hands to the medicines that save lives and the technologies building our future. Yet, despite their importance, women remain underrepresented in these fields.
Encouraging more girls to explore STEM isn’t about equality, it’s about unlocking creativity, innovation, and fresh perspectives that benefit everyone. I am Amina Ibrahim from Egypt, a youth worker and biologist who studied at STEM schools and completed a double major in Zoology and Chemistry. I have seen how discovering science and technology can boost confidence, spark ambition, and even inspire entire communities.
STEM careers drive progress, shaping solutions for climate change, healthcare, sustainable energy, and digital technology. When girls participate in STEM, they bring creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills that strengthen innovation and make solutions better for everyone.
History and today are full of inspiring women who broke barriers: Marie Curie revolutionized our understanding of radioactivity, Mary Jackson helped pave the way for space exploration, and Ada Lovelace imagined computing long before it was possible. Today, young women like Maram Al-Tamimi in Engineering and Grace Hanna in Computer Science are leading research, technology, and sustainable innovation.
These stories show that girls are not only capable of excelling in STEM, but they are also shaping the future. I joined STEM with the belief that it is about creativity, curiosity, problem-solving, and leadership. Years later, I have seen the remarkable impact of being a STEM student: it has helped me develop critical thinking, investigative skills, problem-solving abilities, curiosity, and resilience. Studying in this field has shaped the way I think, and now, as a biologist, I am contributing to making a positive impact on the Earth.
Every girl who explores science, technology, engineering, or mathematics brings us closer to a world where women are not just participants in STEM, they are leaders. If you’re curious, passionate, or just love to solve problems, now is your time: explore STEM, try new things, and show the world what girls can do!
*Ovaj je sadržaj izrađen u sklopu projekta koji financira Ministarstvo obrazovanja i mladih Republike Hrvatske. Sadržaj ovog materijala isključiva je odgovornost autora i ne odražava nužno stajališta Ministarstva.
