More Girls in STEM
Stimulate the interest and participation of girls in STEM subjects, from pre-school to Year 12
What it is
What it promotes
The National Girls in STEM Programme promotes the attraction, retention and progression of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, addressing their persistent under-representation in these fields — a result of gender stereotypes, educational segregation and barriers to professional advancement — with direct impacts on equal opportunities, economic competitiveness and the country's capacity for innovation.
Strategic Objectives
Stimulate the interest and participation of girls in STEM subjects, from pre-school to Year 12
Stimulate the interest and participation of girls in STEM subjects, from pre-school to Year 12
Reduce the glass ceiling in STEM and ICT fields
Reduce the glass ceiling in STEM and ICT fields
Reduce the gap between women and men enrolled in and graduating from higher education STEM courses
Reduce the gap between women and men enrolled in and graduating from higher education STEM courses
Ensure alignment with national and international initiatives promoting gender equality in STEM
Ensure alignment with national and international initiatives promoting gender equality in STEM
These figures reflect the implementation of the Girls in STEM Programme, highlighting its relevance and the level of interest in initiatives in this area.
Update 11.05.202634
30%
€8.8M
Girls in STEM Badge