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The STEM Elevate Program is a transformative, year-long initiative that has been created to bridge the gender gap in STEM by supporting women to thrive professionally.

STEM Elevate Fellow Spotlight!Today, we feature Juliet Gyampoh, who is elevating the field of Water Resources Engineerin...
17/04/2026

STEM Elevate Fellow Spotlight!

Today, we feature Juliet Gyampoh, who is elevating the field of Water Resources Engineering Management.

She joined the STEM Elevate Career Navigator Program to gain structured guidance and practical skills that will help her make informed career decisions.

Through the program, she hopes to strengthen her professional competencies, expand her network, and learn from experienced mentors as she explores new pathways for growth and impact.

Juliet aspires to build a meaningful career in research, innovation, and sustainable development. She hopes to deepen her expertise, pursue advanced research opportunities, take on leadership roles, and contribute to projects and policies that address environmental and development challenges while inspiring others in her field.

Fun fact: Juliet enjoys listening to music and values quiet moments that help her think clearly and stay focused. She is also deeply committed to seeing every task through to the end once she starts.

Weโ€™re excited to support her as she builds a purposeful career in sustainability and development.

STEM Elevate Fellow Spotlight!Meet Edwina Sefakor Dodor, a STEM Elevate Fellow who is excelling in the field of Computer...
14/04/2026

STEM Elevate Fellow Spotlight!

Meet Edwina Sefakor Dodor, a STEM Elevate Fellow who is excelling in the field of Computer Science & Engineering.

Edwina joined the Career Navigator Program with the goal of gaining clear guidance and structure for her desired transition into project management. Through dedicated mentorship and practical direction, she is now confidently making intentional career decisions.

She is driven to establish a stable and fulfilling career, aiming for a structured, people-oriented, and strategic role with robust opportunities for growth.

Fun fact: She loves making lists for almost everythingโ€”it helps her think clearly and stay calm, a habit that often surprises those around her.
Weโ€™re excited to support her as she navigates her path into project management with clarity and purpose.

12/04/2026

๐ŸŒ˜ Once in a blue moon, history changes forever.

๐Ÿ’ซ 1961: First human in space
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿš€ 1963: Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space
๐ŸŒ 1992: Mae Jemison is the first Black astronaut in orbit
๐ŸŒ– 2026: Christina Koch becomes the first woman on a Moon mission

This International , we celebrate all of the women shaping our shared future beyond Earth.

When women have a seat on the spaceship, we all soar to greater heights ๐Ÿš€

What if one opportunity could dramatically accelerate your career path? is the Lexicon of the month.At STEM Elevate, we...
11/04/2026

What if one opportunity could dramatically accelerate your career path?

is the Lexicon of the month.

At STEM Elevate, we embody the role of a catalyst, dedicated to creating the optimal environment for women in STEM to grow, thrive, and experience rapid career acceleration.

Much like a catalyst drives significant transformation, equips women with essential mentorship, skills, and opportunities.

This empowerment is designed to unlock their full potential and enable them to make a profound impact in their respective fields.

When women are empowered, progress accelerates!

STEM Elevate Fellow Spotlight!Today, we feature Anita Donkor, advancing the field of Food Science and Technology.She joi...
09/04/2026

STEM Elevate Fellow Spotlight!

Today, we feature Anita Donkor, advancing the field of Food Science and Technology.

She joined the Career Navigator Program to be part of a community of like-minded individuals shaping the future of STEM, while gaining valuable experience and exposure to grow in her field.

Anita aspires to pursue higher education to deepen her knowledge and become a researcher and product developer.

She is passionate about contributing to innovative projects that solve real-world challenges through sustainability and technology, and is committed to giving back by mentoring and empowering the next generation.

Fun fact: Anita loves good food and is gradually learning to enjoy reading a bit more too.
Weโ€™re excited to support her as she builds a career driven by innovation and impact.

08/04/2026

Call for Applications: STEM Elevate Leadership & Advocacy Academy

Are you a woman in STEM ready to move from career growth to leadership and impact?

Join a 6-month program designed to help you:

๏ฟฝ~ Build leadership and advocacy skills
๏ฟฝ~ Lead a real-world change project
๏ฟฝ~ Work with mentors and networks
๏ฟฝ~ Shape the future of STEM

Open to early-to-mid career women across STEM fields.

Deadline: May 01, 2026

๏ฟฝApply: https://stemelevate.com/leadership-and-advocacy/

08/04/2026

Womenโ€™s lives are not subject to anyone's approval but their own.

โŒ Stop telling women how to be
โœ… Start listening to women

STEM Elevate Fellow Spotlight!Weโ€™re excited to feature Dorcas Kafui Ledi, who is elevating the field of Biochemistry.She...
07/04/2026

STEM Elevate Fellow Spotlight!

Weโ€™re excited to feature Dorcas Kafui Ledi, who is elevating the field of Biochemistry.

She joined the STEM Elevate Career Navigator Program at a transition point in her career, seeking intentional guidance to make informed decisions.

With a background in biochemistry and a growing interest in entrepreneurship within the food and manufacturing sector, Dorcas recognized the need for mentorship, clarity, and real-world exposure to align her skills with sustainable career and business goals.

Dorcas aspires to advance her education through specialized training or postgraduate studies, contribute to research that improves health outcomes, and empower young women in STEM through mentorship and outreach.

Fun fact: She enjoys experimenting with food ideas and imagining how simple concepts can evolve into real businessesโ€”where science meets creativity.

Weโ€™re excited to support her as she builds a career at the intersection of science, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

INSPIRING IMPACT: How a STEM Elevate Fellow Is Shaping the Next Generation of Women in STEMAt STEM Elevate, we are alway...
06/04/2026

INSPIRING IMPACT: How a STEM Elevate Fellow Is Shaping the Next Generation of Women in STEM

At STEM Elevate, we are always proud to see our fellows turning vision into impact, and is a powerful example of that.

Led by our fellow Maame Ekua Acquah, recipient of the 2025 Lโ€™Orรฉalโ€“UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talent Award, INSPIRE 2026 is a one-day immersive initiative designed to support young women in STEM (ages 19-25) as they transition from university into the professional world.

This stage of the journey is often marked by uncertainty, limited access to mentorship, and a lack of visible role models. INSPIRE 2026 seeks to address that gap by creating a space for learning, exposure, and connection.

Date: 2nd May 2026
Venue: West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), University of Ghana, Legon

Participants will benefit from:

โ€ขSpeed mentorship with experienced professionals
โ€ขCollaborative challenge sessions focused on real-world issues such as climate change and public health in Ghana
โ€ขProfessional visibility training, including LinkedIn personal branding and professional headshots

What makes this event even more remarkable is the support of the community involved. Prof. Lydia Mosi, a mentor from STEM Elevate, will also serve as the keynote speaker, highlighting the power of a network dedicated to supporting and promoting women in STEM.

is more than an event. It is a reminder of what becomes possible when women in STEM are equipped, supported, and given room to lead.

Join us in championing this impact story and inspiring more young women in STEM who are creating real pathways for others to grow and lead.

Let's continue to elevate women in STEM together!

What does it really take to position yourself for global opportunities?At STEM Elevateโ€™s recent engaging workshop, facil...
28/03/2026

What does it really take to position yourself for global opportunities?

At STEM Elevateโ€™s recent engaging workshop, facilitated by Joel Kojo Abaka Anaman, we explored this in depth. The session focused on practical strategies to position fellows for global opportunities while navigating the realities of modern, non-linear career paths.

We kicked off with an interactive โ€œThis or Thatโ€ activity led by Prof. Priscilla Mante, where fellows discussed real-life career trade-offs around location, income, risk, and growth. This exercise set the tone for honest reflection on personal values and long-term priorities.

Joel then shared his own journey, emphasizing that career paths are rarely linear and that setbacks can shape resilience, mindset, and directionโ€”reminding fellows that โ€œyou are the author of your life, but also a product of your environment.โ€

A key highlight of the session was the emphasis on intentional growth through volunteering, skill-building, and curiosity. Using the CIA framework (Curiosity, Insight, Agency), fellows were encouraged to actively learn, interpret opportunities, and take action, thus positioning themselves to access the MSC (Mentors, Sponsors, Coaches) essential for career advancement.

The discussion also reinforced the importance of networking, visibility, and overcoming imposter syndrome by emphasizing growth over perfection.

Overall, the workshop was practical and impactful, equipping fellows with clarity, confidence, and tools to navigate global career opportunities. It reaffirmed STEM Elevateโ€™s commitment to preparing women in STEM to thrive and lead on a global stage.

๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐Œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ: ๐’๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐“๐„๐Œ ๐ข๐ง ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š! Are you an experienced professional or academic in STEM, passionat...
12/12/2025

๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐Œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ: ๐’๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐…๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐’๐“๐„๐Œ ๐ข๐ง ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š!

Are you an experienced professional or academic in STEM, passionate about youth development and gender equity?
Do you want to empower the next generation of African women and early-career professionals to reach their full potential?

The ๐’๐“๐„๐Œ ๐„๐ฅ๐ž๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ is seeking dedicated mentors to guide our incredible fellows over a 6-month journey. As a mentor, you'll provide strategic career guidance, share invaluable insights, and help shape the career paths of high-potential individuals in STEM.

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‘๐จ๐ฅ๐ž
Guide a young STEM talent, share opportunities, and help shape their career path.

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ
6 months โ€ข 1 hour/month โ€ข Quick monthly feedback

๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐Œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ซ?
Impact future STEM leaders
Grow your visibility
Expand your network
Earn recognition (with potential paid roles)

Join us in building a stronger, more inclusive future for STEM in Africa. Your expertise can make a world of difference!

Learn more and express your interest here: [https://stemelevate.com/become-a-mentor/]

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
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