The STEM Gap is not easy to tackle and requires sustainable strategies for long-term impact. In WESTEM, the intention is to set the tone for such a path, through meaningful support and services. The following concrete objectives are envisaged:
– Enable opportunities to girls and women to gain the skills and confidence to succeed in STEM.
– Develop a self-assessment tool for assessing HEIs faculty readiness in promoting the participation of women in STEM fields of study
– Develop and apply suitable professional development and training to faculty to promote inclusive STEM education and support for women coming from marginalized backgrounds.
– Attract, recruit, and retain women