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Get ready to celebrate DiscoverE Girl Day on February 24 by empowering and encouraging young girls to pursue their interests in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). This special day was created in 2014 by the National Society of Professional Engineers as a way to inspire and support young women in these fields. From hands-on activities and workshops to mentorship opportunities, this day is all about promoting gender diversity and inclusion in traditionally male-dominated industries. So let's come together to celebrate the amazing potential of girls in STEM fields!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Women underrepresented in Engineering</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the mid-20th century, very few women pursued careers in engineering due to societal norms and educational limitations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starting of DiscoverE</div><div class='timeline-text'>DiscoverE (formerly National Engineers Week Foundation) was founded. Their mission is to promote appreciation of engineering and its role in our world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Introduce a Girl to Engineering day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Among DiscoverE’s programs, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day was launched. This program aims to introduce more than one million girls to engineering by 2020.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Girl day gains popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>The program gains popularity and the celebration of Girl Day spreads, aims to encourage girls to pursue careers in engineering.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Celebration of Girl Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Today, schools, organizations, and individuals around the country join DiscoverE in celebrating Girl Day, inspiring generations of girls to explore engineering.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a STEM-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and celebrate DiscoverE Girl Day by hosting a party with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math activities. Make it fun and interactive with hands-on experiments and challenges.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a workshop or conference</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out local events or conferences focused on empowering girls in STEM fields and attend one to learn more and network with like-minded individuals. It could be a great opportunity to discover new career paths and make connections.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a girls' coding club</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get involved in your community by volunteering at a coding club for girls. You can share your knowledge and passion for coding while also encouraging and inspiring young girls to pursue their interests in technology.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a panel discussion</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather a group of successful women in STEM fields and organize a panel discussion for girls to attend. This can provide valuable insights and advice for girls interested in pursuing careers in these fields.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a social media campaign</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread awareness about DiscoverE Girl Day by creating a social media campaign. Use hashtags and share inspiring stories and messages to encourage girls to pursue their passions in STEM.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It empowers and celebrates girls in STEM</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>DiscoverE Girl Day is all about promoting and encouraging girls to pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math. By showcasing the achievements of women in these fields and providing opportunities for hands-on learning, this holiday helps to break down gender stereotypes and empower young girls to reach their full potential.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness for the gender gap in STEM careers</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Although progress has been made, there is still a significant disparity between men and women in STEM careers. DiscoverE Girl Day brings attention to this issue and encourages society to support and promote equal opportunities for women in these fields.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a chance for girls to connect with female role models</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the most impactful aspects of DiscoverE Girl Day is the opportunity for young girls to meet and learn from successful women working in STEM. Seeing women in these fields can be inspiring and help girls to envision their own future possibilities.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>DiscoverE Girl Day is Celebrated Globally</h3><p class='facts-content'>While the event originated in the United States, its impact has reached far beyond its borders. Now, DiscoverE Girl Day is recognized and celebrated in many countries around the world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Interactive Learning is a Key Component</h3><p class='facts-content'>Part of the popularity of DiscoverE Girl Day lies in its interactive nature. Participatory learning activities with real-life applications are designed to make engineering concepts intriguing and accessible for young girls.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Supporting Early Interest can have Long-Term Impacts</h3><p class='facts-content'>Backed by multiple studies, early interest in engineering and other STEM careers among girls often lead to successful college majors and career choices in these fields. Thus, DiscoverE Girl Day can have a long-lasting impact on the future of its young participants.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>DiscoverE Girl Day has a Notable Corporate Support</h3><p class='facts-content'>Several high-profile corporations including Lockheed Martin, 3M, ExxonMobil among others sponsor DiscoverE and its initiatives, indicating the importance given to diversifying the workforce, especially in industries heavily dependent on STEM professionals.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>"Hats Off To You" Is a Special Feature</h3><p class='facts-content'>In schools across the nation, "Hats Off To You" is an activity where students meet female engineers and can try on different professional hats from various fields of engineering, truly making the prospects of being an engineer feel tangible and accessible.</p></div></div>
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