International Day of Women and Girls in Science

📅 February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🔬💡✨

Today, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of this important day, with the theme “Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science” 🎙️🔬. This year’s theme emphasizes the importance of amplifying the voices of women and girls in STEM fields and ensuring their full participation. Science is for everyone, and diverse perspectives fuel innovation! 🚀 (un.org)

🖤 Black Women & Girls in STEM

In the Black community, women and girls face the dual challenges of gender and racial underrepresentation in science. ⚖️💻 Despite these barriers, Black women have made groundbreaking contributions to STEM, shaping industries and paving the way for future generations. 👩🏾‍🔬🔬

🌍 The world of science NEEDS the voices, perspectives, and brilliance of Black women and girls. More representation means more innovation, creativity, and groundbreaking solutions for challenges that impact our communities and the world. We must continue to uplift and empower Black women in STEM! ✨🙌🏾

💡 Did You Know?

🔹 Black women earned only 1% of engineering degrees in the U.S., underscoring the need for greater representation in STEM fields. ⚙️📊 (barnard.edu)

🔹 In 2021, only 14.58% of women working in STEM in the federal sector were African American or Black. 🖥️📡 (eeoc.gov)

🔹 Despite being underrepresented, Black women in STEM continue to lead advancements in medicine, technology, space exploration, and environmental science. 🌍🚀

🏆 How You Can Take Action Today:

✅ Celebrate & Amplify – Share stories of Black women in science to inspire the next generation. 📢💡
✅ Mentor & Support – Encourage young girls to explore STEM careers by providing guidance and resources. 📚👩🏾‍🎓
✅ Support Black-Led STEM Organizations – These groups are working to increase access to STEM education and careers:

Global United Diaspora: Ghana, Kenya, Liberia (Africa) & Dominica (Caribbean)

DESTA Black Youth Network: Quebec, Canada

Realize Your Potential Youth Society of Alberta: Alberta, Canada

STEMHub Foundation: Ontario, Canada

Black Physicians of Tomorrow Ontario, Canada

Empowerment Squared : Hamilton, Canada & Liberia, Africa

Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum, Canada

Learn more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day/