Evidence 1
“FEMALES” Legends of Science Project
The project is based on the values of gender equality and nondiscrimination between women and men in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, innovation and innovative entrepreneurship. The project aimed to direct girls to careers and professions related to STEM fields. Although 5 different country partners are involved in the project, the provincial unity of 6 countries take part in the project as well. These countries; Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain and Romania.
Objectives of “FEMALES” project:
· To bring out the significant role of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)
· To fight stereotypes of students and teachers
· To inspire young girls through role-model education to follow STEM careers.
· To enhance acquisition of key skills and competences for STEM careers from all students (boys and girls)
· To enhance teachers' skills in dealing with inclusion in STEM
Participants within the duration of the project will be 300 professionals (teachers and others) and 1500 students of the profile described above. Participating organizations are experienced organizations and well-suited team of professionals from all aspects of the project from public bodies and educational authorities, University researchers and professors, NGOs and associations with great activity on the STEM field game-based and digital learning tools. BAU University and Sukru Ulgezen vocational high school in Istanbul Turkey, Challedu game-based education NGO from Greece, AIJU digital tools NGO in Spain, Euphoria net srl European values NGO in Italy, CDDT public body for teacher education in Romania for career development are the partners of the project.
