90 Girls Empowered in Science and Technology at Kuwait University Event
Kuwait University organizes an event to empower girls in science and technology, coinciding with the International Day of the Girl Child
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The “Girls Power” event, organized by the Department of Computer Science in collaboration with the Physics and Chemistry departments at the college, is being held in conjunction with the International Day of the Girl Child, observed annually on October 11, as part of the College of Science’s commitment to nurturing scientific passion among girls from early educational stages.
Dr. Maha Al-Abdulkareem, Chair of the Executive Committee of the Kuwait National Robotics Championship, told KUNA that the event underscores the importance of providing girls with opportunities to discover their scientific and technical capabilities and to enhance their participation in fields that contribute to shaping the future.
She added that holding the event in tandem with the International Day of the Girl Child highlights the significance of investing in girls’ capacities from a young age, noting that collaboration among the scientific departments at the College of Science offers participants the chance to closely explore scientific applications and academic disciplines, thereby fostering their scientific curiosity and encouraging them to transform their ideas into innovations and practical solutions.
She pointed out that the event includes interactive scientific activities and experiments conducted by the Physics and Chemistry departments, enabling participants to learn about scientific concepts and their practical applications in daily life and modern technologies, while also providing an educational environment that combines learning, discovery, experimentation, and teamwork.
