Girls Go STEM
Description
Girls Go STEM is an educational initiative led by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Community, coordinated by EIT RawMaterials, and supported by the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport, and Culture of the European Commission. Our mission is to equip students, particularly young women, with digital and entrepreneurial skills through the Circular Learning Space, fostering sustainability awareness and preparing them for future careers.
Through its free online platform, the Circular Learning Space, the initiative provides interactive, challenge-based learning in over 30 countries. The curriculum focuses on high-impact areas such as artificial intelligence, the circular economy, and deep tech. By connecting students, educators, and industry partners, Girls Go STEM supports key European policies, including the Digital Education Action Plan and the New European Innovation Agenda, and has already empowered tens of thousands of students.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Programme
Other (programme-other)
Project Acronym
Target groups
college students, general public, secondary school students, teachers, trainee teachers, university students, university lecturers, vocational school students, other
Topic
Applied sciences, Computer science, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering, Gender in STEM, Information technology, Maths, Physics, Technology, Education, Other
Start year
2020
End year
2028
Contact person
girlsgostem@eitrawmaterials.eu
Girls Go STEM equips students and teachers with the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovation, sustainability, and technological progress through an interactive online learning program.
Digital Skills
Empowering students and teachers with essential digital literacy and technical expertise to thrive in a tech-driven world. Our modules cover topics such as:
- Artificial Intelligence and the Circular Economy
- Robotics and the Circular Economy
- Semiconductors: Powering Digital and Green Transformation
Entrepreneurial Skills
Developing critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving to prepare students and teachers as future innovators. Our program integrates real-world applications, including:
- Deep Tech Innovation from Farm to Fork
- Smart and Healthy Cities
- Climate-neutral Hospitals of the Future
Green Skills
Promoting sustainability and circular economy principles through hands-on learning experiences that inspire responsible decision-making. Students explore:
- E-Waste and the Circular Economy
- Rethinking Plastics
- Sustainable Mobility for Circular and Inclusive Cities
Papers
For Teachers
Utilize the free Circular Learning Space as a ready-to-use educational tool with interactive modules and activities designed to introduce students to digital skills, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Help them connect classroom learning to real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and innovation in a meaningful and engaging way.
Explore teachers' resources: https://eit-girlsgostem.eu/teachers-schools/
Access Girls Go STEM teacher Courses: https://padlet.com/annalager2/girls-go-stem-teacher-courses-9ybzxlbliqdwqomf