What is
EITIC-EU
The EITIC-EU project aims to promote access to STEAM careers for schoolgirls aged 10-16, inspiring them to pursue their dreams and ideas while addressing the gender digital divide. Through the visibility of successful women role models, EITIC-EU fosters a culture of entrepreneurship and social innovation based on technology among girls. The project challenges stereotypes with positive messaging that eliminates gender prejudices and promotes inclusivity.
Main Goals
Promote access to STEAM careers among school girls from 10 to 16 years old, inspiring them to pursue their dreams and ideas, contributing to the reduction of the gender digital divide
Showcase success stories of STEAM women entrepreneurs and innovators.
Promote the culture of entrepreneurship and technology-based social innovation among girls.
Change the discourse "STEAM is not for girls" with messages that bring the public closer and eliminate gender prejudices and stereotypes.
Expected
Results
We will develop a methodological framework for teachers based on the analysis of local contexts and focus group feedback.
EITIC-EU will create Educational Resources promoting STEAM careers, featuring women role models and best practices.
We will reach out to schoolchildren, especially girls, and their educators to foster interest in STEAM fields.
Partners
eitic.eu@contact.org