Franz-Odendaal Tamara A, Marchand Sally
Department of Biology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Front Psychol. 2022 Dec 19;13:924943. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.924943. eCollection 2022.
The majority of STEM disciplines in Canada are male-dominated and there is a significant lack of programming available to girls. The Girls Get WISE program is a university-based program that is funded by the federal government, the university, and corporate sponsorship. This program is delivered in person by educational professionals, science students, and past participants. By engaging girls in hands-on interactive STEM activities in a safe and fun space, this program provides an opportunity for young women to showcase their talents and excitement for science-based topics. The features of this program and its evaluation over a 10 year period are described here.
加拿大的大多数STEM学科都以男性为主导，而且针对女孩的编程课程严重匮乏。“女孩变得聪慧”项目是一个以大学为基础的项目，由联邦政府、大学和企业赞助提供资金。该项目由教育专业人员、理科学生和往届参与者亲自授课。通过让女孩们在安全有趣的环境中参与动手实践的互动式STEM活动，这个项目为年轻女性提供了一个展示她们的才能以及对科学主题的热情的机会。本文将介绍该项目的特点及其在10年期间的评估情况。
