Women in STEM

Exploring the contributions made by women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

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STEM-spirational Women in Academia These four lecturers at the University of Cape Town are making great strides for women in STEM. They spoke about their shining careers in a male-dominated field.

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The Gender Gap in STEM: Why Do Girls Lose Interest? | With far less women pursuing STEM subjects at a higher education level and even less who ultimately pursue a career in STEM, Louise van den Bergh investigates why girls lose interest.

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Sowing the Seeds of STEM | Investigating how parents and teachers can encourage the interests of their STEM-inclined daughters.

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7 Amazing STEM Apps for Young Girls | Spark your daughters’ interest in science, technology, engineering and maths with these fun and educational apps. Plus, they’re free!

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The Matilda Effect | Explaining how women's contributions in science have been systematically excluded and their work too often attributed to their male colleague(s) instead.

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Exploring the Stars Above | A Day in the Life of Astronomer, Hannah Worters.

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Decoding the Experience of a Muslim Woman in IT | Zainab Solomons speaks to Tasneem Jacobs about life as a young Muslim woman with a passion for coding and a will to diversify the IT industry.

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Pro(tech)ted: How technology helps women stay safe | Amidst the outrage against gender-based violence in South Africa, this documentary explores the role technology plays in the protection of women, as well as its limitations.

6 mins