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Siemens Energy and Epic Queen empower girls through science and technology

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STEM education (related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, abbreviated in English) aims to help girls, adolescents and young people acquire skills in digital technology and help them meet the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Technological Revolution and the future. It’s the best way. . you’ll have to. ,

As Siemens Energy is committed to research and development, we regularly carry out many activities to promote and guarantee. “Girls with Energy” is proof of this, partnering with Epic Queen to encourage women’s participation in the advancement of science and technology.

“Breaking stereotypes and nurturing talent from an early age is one of the most important missions of the energy industry. At Siemens Energy, these projects will become the center of expertise in the future and the future girl leaders of Mexico. is the key to keeping the world active.” Energy. .

Data from the Global Index: Educate for the Future ranks Mexico 20th out of 32 countries, helping prepare students for the challenges they face at work and in society. And according to the Mexican Institute of Competitiveness (IMCO), only three of her 10 professionals who choose STEM-related careers are women.

Ana Karen Ramirez, CEO and founder of Epic Queen, a social startup that challenges gender stereotypes, said, “Increasing women’s participation in STEM is key to bridging the gender gap in college and the workplace.” said. Also, by attracting more women to study these professions, more women will be successful, have better working conditions, and acquire more scientific and technical skills in the labor market. can be attached to

She pointed out that girls with energy hacktons can join middle and high school girls who want to build projects on “tomorrow’s energy.”

“Girls wishing to participate must form a team of at least three and a maximum of five. If there is no team, it will be assigned randomly.

Participants should choose one of the following subjects:

“Tomorrow’s Energy”:

Care for the environment: recycling, reusing products, reducing waste.

ENERGY SAVING: Reduces the consumption of household electricity, car gasoline, and natural gas when bathing.

Clean energy manufacturing: windmills, solar cells, organic waste.

Online registration for the workshop closes on August 17th and hackathon registration closes on August 19th.

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Hackathon Girls with Energy 2. This edition recognizes the best projects judged by a jury of experts in energy, STEM, entrepreneurship and innovation, with 3 in both the secondary and high school categories. One first place winner will be selected and the prizes will be:

  • 1er Ruger : $500 DL
  • 2do Ruger: $350 DL
  • 3er Ruger: $250 DLS

For more information, please visit https://hopin.com/events/ninas-con-energia/registration.

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