The Challenge
Barriers to STEM Education for Girls in India:
- Socio-economic barriers such as family-work conflict
- Lack of information
- Lack of motivation & self-efficacy
- Lack of STEM Infrastructure
- Lack of consistent support
- Lack of women role models in STEM
Our Approach
Researching 200+ schools and 50+colleges in Uttarakhand, Delhi, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, and Odisha, the VigyanShaala founders had the unique opportunity to assess and comprehend the key challenges in STEM education within Government Schools and colleges.
Engaging in discussions with Educators, Policy Think Tanks, Sociologists and ethnographers and in collaboration with the Uttarakhand government, VigyanShaala meticulously designed a comprehensive survey aimed at establishing a baseline for STEM education challenges in the region; forming innovative programs that are underway in 20 States in India.
Our Solutions
She for STEM – Reimagining STEM
A 6 month online interpersonal development and mentoring program that leads to the She for STEM Network; a community of young aspiring female undergraduates and women leaders in STEM.
National STEM Champions (NSC)
A 3 year comprehensive mentoring and STEM skilling program that nurtures STEM Fellows with 21st century curriculum for critical thinking, promoting inquisitiveness, innovation and local community leadership.
Advocacy & Education Policy Research
Leveraging a data driven approach to identifying key barriers and supporting government policy.