On Saturday 11th February 2023, the Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment, in collaboration with the Kenyatta University Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Club, observed the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated annually on February 11th, by holding a science exhibition for high school students at Kenyatta University to advocate for STEM courses and careers.
The Kenyatta University team led by Prof. Judith Waudo, Director Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment, welcomed students from the invited high schools; Gitothua Secondary School, Kiwanja Secondary School, Devki Ruiru Township and Kahawa Garrison Secondary School.
The two main speakers of the day were;
- Prof. Michael Gicheru Executive Dean School of Pure and Sciences
- Prof. Ruth Wanjau, Department of Chemistry
The exhibits presented were from various departments of Kenyatta University;
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Biotechnology
- KU National Phytotherapeutics Research Centre (NPRC)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Department of zoological sciences
The main aim of the exhibit and talks was to demonstrate to high school students that science works in real life and to encourage girls and boys to look beyond the gender stereotypes, embrace STEM careers and end the gender imbalance in Science to further enhance gender equity and women empowerment in Kenya.
Apart from the motivational talks, the University donated sanitary towels and pens to the schools. The donations were presented by Prof. Judith Waudo, Director Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment, Ms Mary Mwangi, Prof. Michael Gicheru Executive Dean School of Pure and Sciences and Prof. Ruth Wanjau.
Prof. Michael Gicheru Executive Dean School of Pure and Sciences and Prof. Ruth Wanjau present sanitary towels donated to the schools that attended the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations on Saturday 11th February 2023.
KU National Phytotherapeutics Research Centre (NPRC) showcases their exhibit during the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations on 11th February 2023.
KU Student, Mr. Abraham Mwaura Ngugi, BSc. Biomedical Engineering speaking to students of Kahawa Garrison Secondary School during the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations.
Department of Zoological Sciences showcase their exhibit to students of Kahawa Garrison Secondary School during the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations on Saturday 11th February 2023.
Prof. Michael Gicheru Executive Dean School of Pure and Sciences, addressing high students during the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations on Saturday 11th February 2023.
Prof. Ruth Wanjau, Lecturer Department of Chemistry speaking during International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations on Saturday 11th February 2023.
The Kenyatta University team led by Prof. Judith Waudo, Director Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment, poses with the teachers and students from Gitothua Secondary School, Kiwanja Secondary School, Devki Ruiru Township and Kahawa Garrison Secondary School
Patron and chairperson, Department of Mathematics Dr. Winfred Mutuku with KU STEM club students during International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations on Saturday 11th February 2023.
Prof. Judith Waudo, Director Centre for Gender Equity and Empowerment addressing students during the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations at KU Amphitheatre grounds on Saturday 11th February 2023.
