The NUP-WiSTEM group (Neapolis University Pafos – Women in STEM) of the Department of Computer Science at Neapolis University Pafos actively participated in the seminar titled “Educators & Career Choices in STEM Sciences”, organized by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and CEPIS, in collaboration with ten universities in Cyprus and under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth.
The event took place in Nicosia, bringing together academics, educators, researchers and professionals from the fields of education and technology, with the goal of exchanging views and best practices for strengthening education and career prospects in STEM sciences (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
The two academic leads of the NUP-WiSTEM initiative from the Department of Computer Science actively participated in the seminar proceedings, contributing to the substantive dialogue regarding the critical role of educators in shaping the career choices of young people in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Special emphasis was placed on the importance of increasing girls’ participation in STEM fields, as well as on creating educational environments that encourage the development of digital, analytical and scientific skills from an early age.
The seminar also featured presentations on the activities of the NUP-WiSTEM initiative, which promotes the empowerment of girls and young women in STEM fields through awareness activities, mentoring, educational workshops and collaborations with schools and educational organizations.
