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A rural Ghanaian community that waited nearly 20 years for a high school just celebrated groundbreaking on a state-of-the-art girls STEM facility. The school will honor President Mahama's mother and bring advanced science education to an underserved region.
A nonprofit in Harlem combines figure skating with STEM education, helping girls of color break into a predominantly white sport while boosting their academic skills. After nearly three decades, the program has proven that skating builds more than athletic ability.
The nation's first all-girls STEM certified school just broke ground on a 12,000-square-foot innovation center that will give young women cutting-edge tools to pursue careers in science and technology. A $2 million donation from a proud husband honoring his late physician wife is making the dream possible.
Chemical engineer Christabel Ofori is on a mission to stop the exodus of talented girls from science careers. Her message: the difficulty is a myth we need to bust.
An all-girls school in Northern Kentucky just unveiled a cutting-edge learning space designed to turn young women into the next generation of tech leaders and innovators. The 1906 IDEAL Innovation Space combines flexible design, hands-on technology, and values-based education to prepare students for tomorrow's challenges.
An all-female robotics team from Bosomtwe STEM Girls Senior High School in Ghana placed fourth at the 2026 World Robofest Championship, assembling a competition robot in just 30 seconds. Their homecoming at Prempeh I Airport featured traditional dance, a cadet guard of honor, and hundreds of cheering supporters.
A chemist from Kyrgyzstan is proving girls can excel in science and have families too, while mentoring thousands through UNICEF's program. Her work is helping change minds in communities where fathers once worried education would keep daughters from marriage.
A young woman from rural Vietnam nearly had to abandon her engineering dreams when both parents were diagnosed with cancer—until a scholarship changed everything. Her story shows how targeted support is opening STEM fields to thousands of young women across Vietnam.
Lily Downing, a Maine Girl Scout ambassador, just earned a prestigious scholarship for her future in engineering. Her achievement shows how youth leadership programs continue opening doors for young women in STEM fields.
An all-girls robotics team from Wellsville Central School just earned the New York State Championship title and a golden ticket to compete at the World Championships. Their winning design and fierce problem-solving skills are taking them all the way to St. Louis.
Students from Cross River State took second place in Nigeria's National Girls in ICT Competition, competing against over 3,700 young women from across the country. Their victory showcases the power of investing in girls' digital education and STEM skills.
A groundbreaking after-school program in rural Ghana is teaching young girls to build robots and write code, with 70% of spots reserved for female students. The initiative has already grown from 50 to over 1,700 students across the country.
Four high school girls in Bulawayo built a digital game that turns learning about Zimbabwe's new currency into an interactive adventure. Their innovation shows how young minds are using technology to solve real community challenges.
NASA scientists transformed a Maryland campground into a space science wonderland, teaching 165 Girl Scouts about the sun, planets, and career possibilities beyond Earth. The three-day event sparked so much interest that waitlisted troops received special visits.
For the first time, girls outnumbered boys in Nigeria's national entrance exam for federal schools, with over 31,000 girls taking the test. The milestone signals real progress in efforts to expand educational access for girls across the country.
UNICEF reached nearly 9 million girls with menstrual health services last year, keeping them in school and helping solve a water crisis that hits girls hardest. On World Water Day, the organization announced plans to put girls at the center of global water decisions.
Over 3,700 girls from across Nigeria competed in a national tech competition, with the winning team creating a platform to help deaf patients communicate with doctors. The event drew support from Nigeria's First Lady and launched coding clubs nationwide.
Young women are hesitant about AI, and the outgoing CEO of Girls Who Code says that's actually a strength. Tarika Barrett believes their concerns about errors, energy use, and tech billionaire influence should guide how they build the future.
A Colorado girl has become the first known child to survive a deadly form of brain stem cancer. Six-year-old Hadley McMahon is now playing soccer in her backyard, something her family once thought impossible.
Township girls in Johannesburg stepped into a world many never imagined themselves occupying: artificial intelligence, coding, and tech innovation. The Girls in ICT Day is bridging the opportunity gap for young women who face limited access to technology and mentorship.
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