The United Women Singapore (UWS) will be holding the UWS STEM Fest as a showcase to the potential of STEM fields in shaping the future
THE UWS STEM Fest 2024 organised by the United Women Singapore (UWS) aims to empower future female leaders. It does this by building competence, confidence, connection, and community bringing together students, parents, educators, educational institutions, corporates, and STEM professionals. This is to highlight the potential of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in building a better future. The UWS effort in advancing women’s empowerment through the festival by building awareness of and exposure to the emerging areas of STEM. The UWS will also equip participants with the skills for future internships and careers, creating networking and opportunities for interaction, and building a supportive community. For more about the UWS STEM Fest click here
The Festival is a part of the UWS effort in narrowing the gender equality gap through education and raising awareness and advocacy on issues such as anti-violence and women’s empowerment through their Girls2Pioneers Programme that has impacted over 30,000 girls. In building the foundation of a future towards a gender inclusive world, the UWS is also partnering with numerous companies like AMD, Bank of America, Boeing, and others.
With the theme of “Bridging Gaps, Building Futures”, this festival will also have various activities like mentoring, STEM workshops, and interactive booths, the UWS STEM Fest will be held on June 1, 2024 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Heliconia Ballroom, Singapore.
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