Breaking barriers and building futures: Empowering women in STEM
Ing. Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Dean of the School of Engineering at the University of Ghana, sat down with host Bernard Avle in the April edition of EdTech Mondays to discuss practical solutions to increase female participation in STEM. She stated, "There is a leaky pipeline. The numbers keep getting lower and lower as you go higher."
Women are underrepresented in STEM fields across Ghana and globally. Currently, only about 25% of Ghana's technical workforce is made up of women, and in engineering, the numbers are even lower. The disparity becomes more visible at higher levels of education and leadership. One effective way to increase female participation in STEM is through early exposure.
Quick Summary
Ghana faces a significant challenge with underrepresentation of women in STEM fields, despite strides in education and digital transformation. This
Summary - read the full story for complete context.

Image: MyJoyOnline
GhanaFront aggregates news from trusted sources. Click to read the original article.
Keywords
Explore related tagsMore from MyJoyOnline
Related Stories
More from Education

No SHS student will be on double track by 2027-Mahama
Discover how the government plans to tackle the double-track system in senior high schools and the significant financial backing making it possible.
21h ago•2 min read

MTN Ghana Foundation commissions ICT and Robotics Centre for New Asafo M/A Basic School
Discover how a new educational facility is set to transform learning for students in the Ashanti Region.
22h ago•4 min read

Mahama targets end to double-track system in SHSs by 2027
Discover how President Mahama intends to tackle the double-track system in SHSs and what this means for Ghana's education future.
20h ago•2 min read

Dennis Aboagye arrest: No Ghanaian has right to determine when, where they should be arrested - Dzimega
A prominent NDC figure challenges the notion that individuals can control the circumstances of their arrest, sparking debate on accountability and
2h ago•2 min read





