Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) IS THE FUTURE AND THE FUTURE IS STEAM.

Women in STEAM Initiative

The mission of Women in STEAM Initiative is to educate, engage and empower girls and young women to take up STEAM and digital literacy thereby preparing them to benefit from opportunities provided by the digital economy and also closing the skills gap in Kenyan job market.

Women in STEAM initiative provides grassroot digital training enhancing MS computer packages, SEO freelancing, digital marketing, and Basic and advanced coding.

The Vision of Women in STEAM Initiative is to have a future of Young women and Girls who are able to give back to their society. Women who can stand in the gap and support fellow women in their endeavours and their passion.

Women in STEAM Initiative therefore provides STEAM education that is specific to the goals of the industry and that which blends technical education with experimental learning and development of soft skills to allow individuals thrive well in the ever-changing digital world.

Giving girls a voice in STEAM

STEAM IS THE FUTURE AND THE FUTURE IS STEAM

Kenya is a country with a great potential, a driving workforce and career and business oriented mindsets that have a desire to explore science and arts thereby engaging in research. This is why Women in STEAM Initiative explores the potentials in young girls in Kenya and gives them a chance to interact with digital tools and media.

The initiative aims at mentoring and coaching girls and young women who may or may not have a chance to describe their ambitions and goals thus giving them a chance to categorically understand their pathways in ways that science, arts and technology will be of benefit and provide them a chance to draw an intersect between science and arts.

At Women in STEAM Initiative, we bring together the psychology aspects of Arts and Science and show that Both Matter in shaping and equipping the whole mindset, the psychological perspectives and experiences of everyone in the whole circle.

We don't limit it to STEM, we diverge into Arts because we know the potential lies within the thinking capacity of the individual.

This is why STEAM is born from STEM because the Art sector is a critical part in moulding the whole being and unveiling the radical move for change and mindset.

This is Caroline, founder of Women in STEAM Initiative...... the movement that brings all together in one Facet.

We aim at closing the gaps between WOMEN ALREADY IN STEAM AND WOMEN SEEKING TO PURSUE STEAM across Kenya. We seek to digitize the female population across Kenya and its borders.

STEAM EDUCATION FOR THE GIRLS

STEAM Education entails a whole range of activities and events that are blended towards STEAM education with girls and young women being the central cohorts for STEAM education, research, training and development.

At Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative, we offer STEAM education using our own STEAM curriculum aimed at improving the lives of individuals through embracing for economic empowerment growth and development.

Giving Girls a Voice in STEAM

At Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative, we seek to ensure girls in rural Kenya are given a chance to be part of the 21st century skilled personnel. We introduce STEAM from it's grassroots, we allow them to realize the STEAM pathway that they feel comfortable with and we give them the necessary skills and knowledge to discover themselves. We do this by giving them a voice in STEAM.

https://youtu.be/8hXi_x-ocGU

A brilliant presentation between Dr Ayo Olufade, USA and the guest Caroline Nyaga, giving her views about the gains and challenges of STEAM education implementation in Kenya , the highs and lows and the in between.

Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative founder and CEO, Caroline Nyaga had a great session with Dr Ayo Olufade, USA to discuss the impacts both positive and negative and the challenging experiences she has had in her journey implementing STEAM education.

Dr Ayo is a STEAM enthusiast from the United States and owner of In touch-Think STEAM Careers.

SHE Awards Nominee....2022.

Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative was privileged to be nominated in this year's SHE Awards for the category of Founder of the year. Caroline Nyaga, founder of Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative continues to work hard to make Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative an answer for girls and young women.

Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative founder Caroline Nyaga, nominated in 2022 SHE Awards.

SHE Awards Nomination 2022

In November 2022, Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative founder, Caroline Nyaga was nominated for the SHE Awards category of Founder of the year.

Qatar STEM Education Summit partnership with Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative

International Partnerships

The 6th Edition of IBEForuM is the Qatar STEM Education Summit, as STEM education is a key initiative of the Ministry of Qatar to build World class Education System using STEM and transforming Qatar into a knowledge economy. An event that Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative is collaborating with to represent Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative to a whole new world of Innovative, Educational Technology and Entrepreneurial skills to the platform. The event will be between 14th and 15th March 2023.
https://www.qatarsummits.com/

Kenyan Women in STEAM initiative is on the look out for more partnerships and collaborations.

Girls Mentorship with KWISI

Girls Mentorship with KWISI is an umbrella of what we do at Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative. We Mentor girls and young women on Life skills, provide Career Mentorship and guidance and general life counselling. We also provide training on STEAM Education,it's importance and overview of the 21st century skills.

FREE BOOTCAMP FOR GIRLS ACROSS THIKA AND ITS ENVIRONS April 2023

FREE BOOTCAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS!!!!!!

Kenyan Women in STEAM initiative is inviting All High School Girls within Thika, Ruiru, Kenol and its environs for a FREE BOOTCAMP dubbed *

*PASSING SCIENCES*

To increase the number of Girls and young women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), we need to mentor, coach and encourage Girls on the role that STEAM plays in our lives.

Therefore, tell a high school girl near you to come for this interactive Super Science Saturday on 29th April 2023 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Thika West Ngoingwa, Thika Central, Kenya.

For more info Call or Text 0713096909

See you there.

OUR FIRST VIRTUAL SCHOOL STARTS IN JANUARY 2024

Kenyan Women in STEAM initiative is launching its first virtual school.......

YES. ....our virtual school that will benefit all POST SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACROSS THE WORLD.

This will be a chance for students to learn and relearn about the new transition to post secondary education.

TELL A STUDENT TO TELL A STUDENT.

OUR FIRST COHORT WILL COMMENCE IN MAY 2023.

STAY TUNED!!!

27th April 2023 is International Girls in ICT day....This year Kenyan Women in STEAM initiative partnership with STEMi makers Africa is priviliged to take 25 girls to the Microsoft Offices in Nairobi, Kenya to have a glimpse of ICT from their lens!

The poster shows the Events activities

VIRTUAL MEETING FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS

*ATTENTION*::::

DUE TO PUBLIC DEMAND,

Kenyan Women in STEAM initiative will be holding a VIRTUAL Meeting with ALL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS Across 🇰🇪 *KENYA*

for an interactive discussion dubbed *PASSING SCIENCES*

THIS MEETING IS FOR ALL GIRLS in SECONDARY SCHOOL.

DONT MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY!

COME PREPARED TO LEARN TIPS ON HOW TO SCORE THE GRADE A and venture into a Career in STEM.

Requirements:

Notebook, A Pen, Smart phone

Be punctual!

See you on 29th April 2023 at 4.00pm.

MEETING LINK👇👇

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79682558612?pwd=niGgUUFxtXRdyxUBIKM37lzi34Gaxv.1

Founder of Kenyan Women in STEAM featured on May 2nd 2023

Today, May 2nd 2023, THE STANDARD featured thoughts on Competence Based Curriculum of the founder of Kenyan Women in STEAM Initiative, Carolyne Lorac Nyaga.

An equipped mindset always has a story to tell.

To me this is not just a piece of work to throw to the media but my thoughts on Education and a huge toss to the wisdomic character of my late father, Mr Peter Nyaga Nthiga, a fulltime press journalist, a passionate writer and the former provincial information officer, Embu County (2010-2018).

The legacy lives on.

Grab your copy of today's standard and read the article.

TOP 30 WOMEN MAKING IMPACT IN STEM IN AFRICA. At number 26 is Caroline Nyaga, founder of Kenyan Women in STEAM initiative

At Empower Africa, we firmly believe that the path to sustainable economic development lies in empowering individuals with knowledge and skills.

Today, we are thrilled to recognize and celebrate 30 incredible women leading the charge in advancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Africa.

Their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts are shaping the future of our continent and creating opportunities for generations to come.

Let's take a moment to applaud these remarkable individuals and the transformative impact they are making!

1. Captain Kgomotso Phatsima

2. Angela Tabiri, PhD - Founder, Femafricmaths

3. Ohemaa Adjei Andoh - Founder, Girls in Science and Technology

4. Ola El-shiekh - Global Ambassador, Huawei Seeds For The Future

5. Henrica Makulu - Data Scientist

6. Ghada Amin - STEM Mentor

7. Senamile Masango - Founder, Senamile Masango Foundation

8. Ida Nganga - President, WOMSTEM - Women in STEM Leaders Network

9. Chepkemoi Magdaline - Chair, Association of Countrywide Innovations Hubs

10. Naadiya Moosajee - Co-Founder, WomHub

11. Hema Vallabh - Co-Founder, WomHub

12. Regina Honu - CEO, Soronko Academy

13. Yasameen Al-jboury - Executive Director, African Gifted Foundation

14. Oluwatoyin Ajilore-Chukwuemeka - STEM Researcher

15. Noella Coursaris Musunka - Founder, Malaika

16. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, PhD - Founder, Elsie Effah Kaufmann Foundation

17. Dr. Adetola Salau

18. Dr. Lucy Muthoni - Lecturer, Strathmore University

19. Zandile Mkwanazi - Founder, GirlCodeZA

20. Ines Umuhoza - STEM Inclusion advocate

21. Emma Mphahlele - Founder, Kids Innovate Africa

22. Sonwabise Mzinyathi

23. Ndeye Awa GUEYE 💡

24. Nevien Magdy - Founder & CEO of Origin Technology Solutions

25. Terry N. U. - Founder, FEMSTEM AFRICA

26. Caroline Nyaga - Kenyan Women In STEAM initiative

27. Wadzanayi Kim Bwanya - Co-Founder, Tea in 60

28. Winnie Nakiyingi of Quantum Leap Africa

29. Sophie Ngassa - STEM Instructor

30. Barbara Mutabazi - Founder, Women In Technology Uganda

This list is definitely not exhaustive, and we encourage you to tag all the women you know who are shaping the future of Africa through STEM to celebrate them.

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