Women are a huge asset to Papua New Guinea and extensive efforts continue to be needed to ensure women and girls can fully participate in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education and careers.
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology is at the forefront of tapping into the potential of women in STEM in PNG. To mark #IDWGIS they hosted a panel discussion, providing a platform for inspiring women leaders who have already broken new ground, shattered glass ceilings and opened new pathways to discuss ‘Shifting the Balance: Building the NEXGenGirls in STEM’.
The panel included Ms Michelle Silip, Civil Engineering Lab Manager at Unitech, Ms Rachel Nurvue, Founder of PNG Women in Construction, and Ms Georgina Kiele, Executive Manager, Cybersecurity and Digital Government Standards, Department of Information, Communication & Technology.
“Promoting women and girls in STEM is the way forward for PNG to harness the untapped potential of its human resources,” said Dame Jean Kekedo.
Australian High Commission Minister Counsellor, Diane Barclay said “without high quality, locally-delivered STEM education, women will not progress to careers in STEM. Australia is proud to support women and girls in STEM in primary, secondary and tertiary education, as well as through our infrastructure and health investments”.
Australia is funding a new 100-bed dormitory for female students at Unitech, to increase the number of women and girls completing technical education courses in PNG.
Australia, through the Incentive Fund and other programs, is proud to partner with PNG to empower women’s participation in technical careers.
#PNGAusPartnership
📸: Left to right: Rachel Nurvue, founder PNG Women in Construction; Diane Barcley; Michelle Silip; Mrs Thomas, Registrar for Unitech; Francisca Pambel, lecturer Business Information Systems and Scott Waide, panel moderator
Source : Australian High Commission PNG
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