More than 100,000 teenage girls are being encouraged to pursue a career in science and technology with the launch of a new app.
Accountancy firm EY is launching an app to encourage girls, aged 13-18, to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem).
The launch follows a successful pilot of the app in India and the US.
The app will now be introduced in seven countries, including the UK and the UAE.
“Advancing girls’ skills and interests in Stem is vital to closing the gender gap,"Julie Linn Teigland, EY's managing partner, said.
"It’s crucial that women and girls have the opportunity to realise their full potential as leaders and change-makers in a world increasingly enabled by technology.
"We’re proud of the success the EY Stem App has had so far and rolling the app out to more countries is an important step forward in making Stem learning more accessible and rewarding for girls across the globe.”
The EY Stem App was developed by EY teams in collaboration with SkillsVR, an organisation dedicated to developing potential talent through immersive learning.
It features modules and activities focused on science, such as climate change and space exploration.
Activities on the app were developed in collaboration with the UN and the World Economic Forum and are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
They will allow the youngsters to earn Global Goals digital badges as they progress.
“The EY Stem App is a fantastic programme and taking part as a mentor is a real privilege," said Nayana Mitter, EY's associate partner.
"I have a background in Stem and through the programme I was able to share my learnings with the girls, while also reflecting and offering insights based on my own experiences. I hope the EY Stem App will encourage the girls taking part to shed their fears about studying and pursuing careers in Stem, and that as the programme grows it continues to help girls around the world navigate real-world challenges as they build their careers.”
The app reached more than 7,000 girls when piloted in New Delhi, Seattle and Atlanta.
The free-to-use app connects girls with a wide range of learning activities from exploring new technologies, such as AI and blockchain, to learning how design thinking can help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges.
Supported by inspirational stories of pioneering women, the app aims to nurture confidence and competence in Stem and develop skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving, creativity and systems thinking, and social skills and teamwork.
It gives the users hundreds of activities in bite-size steps, such as watching a video, answering thought-provoking questions or carrying out an experiment.
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How being social media savvy can improve your well being
Next time when procastinating online remember that you can save thousands on paying for a personal trainer and a gym membership simply by watching YouTube videos and keeping up with the latest health tips and trends.
As social media apps are becoming more and more consumed by health experts and nutritionists who are using it to awareness and encourage patients to engage in physical activity.
Elizabeth Watson, a personal trainer from Stay Fit gym in Abu Dhabi suggests that “individuals can use social media as a means of keeping fit, there are a lot of great exercises you can do and train from experts at home just by watching videos on YouTube”.
Norlyn Torrena, a clinical nutritionist from Burjeel Hospital advises her clients to be more technologically active “most of my clients are so engaged with their phones that I advise them to download applications that offer health related services”.
Torrena said that “most people believe that dieting and keeping fit is boring”.
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