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Cathy Simpson and Sophie Leonard, TechImpact

Cathy Simpson and Sophie Leonard, TechImpact

About

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Cathy Simpson: CEO of TechImpact. Cathy is a business graduate who started in tech over 30 years ago and knew she found her home. She is passionate about introducing others to new career paths that they might not have known existed.

Sophie Leonard: Program Manager at TechImpact. Sophie brings a focus on community building and creative storytelling to her work and has co-built and facilitated high school girls’ leadership training sessions.

 

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a United Nations-recognized observance held annually on February 11th. The day aims to promote gender equality in science and to encourage more women and girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The day also highlights the contributions that women have made to these fields throughout history and the importance of their participation in scientific research and innovation.

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a special day that celebrates the contributions of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. As students in K-12, you have a lot of exciting opportunities ahead of you in these fields. Science and technology are all around us, from the devices we use every day to the discoveries that help us understand the world we live in. By studying science and technology, you can make a real difference in the world and help solve some of our biggest challenges.

But to do this, we need a diverse group of people working together. When we have people from different backgrounds and perspectives, we can come up with more creative solutions and make our society more inclusive. This means that we need more women and girls in science and technology. By pursuing a career in these fields, you can help break down barriers and pave the way for future generations.

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