Introduction

It's time for girls across the globe to take control

In this society, girls are often pushed away from entering into STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) due to deep rooted gender stereotypes. STEM related careers are....male-dominated (but that can change!).

Some parents in both Eastern and Western cultures believe that girls shouldn't have to work and that a man should provide for her. That she should go into 'soft' careers such as teaching and nursing which give space for women to have children. But why can't women be independent of their own, follow their passions and be successful?

Many of the girls I have spoken to believe that STEM careers are too technical and difficult to enter. But people like Caterina Fake, the co founder of Flikr and Helen Grenier the co founder of i Robot have broken that glass ceiling. I believe that you can go anywhere in life by working hard, being successful by following your passions. Science and Maths are beautiful. Science uncovers the magnificent world around you. Astronomers look deep into the sky discovering new galaxies and phenomena, physicists explain how and why things work the way they do and a career in physics is perfect for the girl with the inquisitive mind.

Chemistry delves into how the smallest object known to man- the atom and how atoms in different elements behave, developing drugs that combat illnesses and experimenting with chemical  reactions to create a new and useful materials from the metal in your toaster to the rubber on your running shoe.

And maths- maths helps scientists and engineers to solve problems using its principles. It's methodical and logical, its pleasurable and enjoyable...when you manage to find the solution. Scientists and engineers find it pleasing when they find a solution to a problem that will help to improve peoples lives around the world.

The endless humility inherent in methods of a scientific nature that will discard modern theories if there is enough evidence to replace these theories allows Science to be thrusted into the future. It means that work is never complete which means it is a steady career for those who wish to pursue the sciences after GCSE'S. Science allows for the exciting possibility of future scientists inventing something far more elegant and revolutionary than Einstein's theory of general relativity.

On average, STEM graduates earn 20% more in their career in comparison to colleagues in other fields.

Remember, if someone  discourages you from having an interest in STEM or the perusal of a technical career you know that:

-Girls can achieve
-Girls are intelligent

- and girls have the power to change the world with science

© Girlsin2STEM 2016