Switzerland - Bridging the gender gap in tech education through interactive design
Date
2/11/2022 10:23:26 PM
(MENAFN- Swissinfo)
Science and technology are universal, but the reality is that women are still a minority in professional fields related to the so-called STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). The gender gap is particularly strong in the professions of the future, such as computer science and engineering, where women make up no more than 8%External link .
Leyla Tawfik and Serena Cangiano of SUPSI have launched EthafaExternal link , a project that aims to introduce girls aged nine to 12 to science and technical disciplines in a fun way using interactive robots.
“Our kit uses interactive stories to guide kids, especially girls, in the learning of science and all the future skills,” says Tawfik, Art Director of Ethafa.
The two co-creators realised that, even in this digital era, kids are not really aware of what's behind technology and the devices they use daily.
The kit is designed for use in schools and at home and has been developed especially for Arab countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, which are investing heavily in technical solutions. That's why Ethafa held a workshop with girls from local schools at the Expo 2020 in Dubai.
“We really believe in empowering people in technology instead of creating passive consumers,” says Cangiano.
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