STEM conference to empower girls in Durban
In commemoration of Women's Month, the Young Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Conference will host female learners in Durban. The conference will inform and arm young learners, preparing them for prospective careers in the STEM fields.
YOUNG women are being offered a fantastic opportunity to explore and carve their future careers through the Young Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Conference, which will be held at the Durban ICC on August 1. The conference targets high school learners (grades 10 and 11) in the fields of Physical Sciences and Leadership.
The Young Women in STEM Conference by MAHLE Behr South Africa will host leading figures across various industries, including ICT, Art/Design, Engineering and Automotive and Medical sectors. These speakers will share their experiences and provide guidance to the next generation of female STEM professionals.
“The event targets female students from Science2Go and Model C schools. We encourage nominations of classmates, friends, daughters, nieces or any young women who have shown strong academic performance in Physical Science and/or Life Science and who demonstrate leadership qualities.”
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“This conference is a pivotal opportunity for young women to explore and engage with the diverse career paths that STEM offers. We encourage everyone to nominate outstanding young women who excel in sciences and demonstrate leadership qualities to participate in this transformative event,” says Jolene Van Heerden, communications manager of MAHLE Behr South Africa.
She added that the conference aims to challenge existing stereotypes and celebrate the innovation, problem-solving and creativity inherent in STEM careers.
A dedicated panel will discuss the essential dos and don’ts of university applications, CV writing and social media conduct, equipping young women with the skills needed for academic and professional success.
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MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry with customers in both passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. The technology group is working on the climate-neutral mobility of tomorrow, with a focus on the strategic areas of electrification and thermal management as well as further technology fields to reduce CO2 emissions, such as fuel cells or highly efficient combustion engines that also run on hydrogen or synthetic fuels.
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