Why are fewer women in AI?

Barriers include social expectations, lack of exposure and unconscious bias; targeted outreach and support help address these.

How can I encourage girls to pursue STEM?

Provide hands-on activities, showcase female role models and create supportive peer networks.

What policies help diversity?

Scholarships, parental leave, flexible work and anti-discrimination training foster inclusive environments.

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Southeast Asia

Encouraging Women in STEM and AI Education

AI Education; Diversity; Women in STEM

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The TL;DR: what matters, fast.

Promote inclusive learning environments
Highlight role models and mentorship
Address bias in AI and recruitment

Perfect For

Teachers, mentors and employers committed to increasing female participation in science and technology.

Searches for women in STEM spiked, signalling a growing interest in gender diversity. AI and education communities must foster supportive environments.

Foundations of Gender Diversity in STEM

There remain disparities in STEM participation. Encouraging girls and women requires inclusive curricula, role models and supportive policies.

Framework: Inspire → Train → Support → Advocate

Inspire through success stories and scholarships, provide training opportunities, support through mentorship and advocate for systemic changes.

Common Mistakes and How to Overcome Them

Token gestures, lack of mentorship and unconscious bias hinder progress; create sustainable programmes, train staff and track progress.

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Prompts

Role Model Story

Highlight a role model

Write a short profile of a Southeast Asian woman who has excelled in AI, highlighting her journey and impact.

Workshop Plan

Plan a workshop

Outline a one-day coding workshop aimed at teenage girls in rural Malaysia, specifying activities, resources and expected outcomes.

Mentorship Matching

Invite mentors

Draft an email inviting female engineers to participate in a mentorship programme for university students, explaining the benefits and commitments.

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