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Positive ones tend to unlock the potential for personal growth and societal change.
A significant step in Malta’s STEM pathways has been the island’s recent recognition as the first World Capital for Women and Girls in Science (Royal Academy of Science International Trust), an international achievement which was catalytic of the need for bigger spaces of dialogue about the potential of young females with an analytical mind and a vivid sense of curiosity.
This is the idea behind She Can – to offer a showcase of role models who are challenging gender stereotypes and traditional roles while strengthening the support system for girls who wish to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics fields.
The She Can Exhibition, which was launched in January 2024, is a ground-breaking gathering of 26 inspiring women in Malta, who have made remarkable contributions to the health and well-being, sustainability, digital technologies, smart solutions and marine and maritime sectors, and who can fuel girls with inspiration to take on STEM careers.
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Just like each of these women has pursued their dreams and excelled in their careers despite various challenges, this exhibition will, through their presence and opportunity for dialogue, empower girls of secondary school age to set out on their journey towards their own STEM achievements.
This Exhibition is also aimed at raising awareness among citizens about gender stereotypes and how to possibly overcome them.
The She Can Exhibition is adopting a great focus on connections – between today’s and tomorrow’s STEM trendsetters, and between women of specialised knowledge on STEM topics, with tools to help those with the desire to know more and reach their potential and meet the role models they aspire to become.
Follow the latest updates on the She Can Exhibition by following the official Facebook, Insta and X profiles.
The She Can participants will also be sharing their latest achievements from time to time on socials, so stay tuned!
Schools visited in 2024:
During February 2024 it was exhibited in Parliament. It also has been showcased at Esplora from June - September 2024, Science in the City in September 2024, MCAST in October 2024, and the Engineering, Research and Innovation Laboratories (ERIL) at UM for the third edition of the Unconventional Science Careers (USC) and this year's International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Technology on the 11 February 2025.
The exhibition will also be visiting the Science in the Citadel festival on Sunday, 27 April 2025, at Ċittadella in Gozo.