SPOT STEM GIRLS
A blog to get girls exposed to different types of STEM and Female role models
Hi ! My name is Ishaana and I am very interested in sciences, in particular, computer science, although, I do hope to become an engineer!
I aspire to empower women in STEM, and that’s why I have developed a website to help encourage more girls to pursue STEM careers. I hope to generate excitement, and get more girls exposed to different types of STEM as well as female role models. Being a middle school girl, it is a mission of mine to show girls just like me, how important STEM can be, and how, no matter what type of person you are, STEM can be learnt and understood by anyone!
Making a difference for girls in STEM is extremely important, and closing the gender gap in STEM requires not only the help of others, but tapping into ones creativity, knowledge and curiosity. Connecting STEM subjects to real examples will not only help one to visualize how powerful STEM can be, but can also create a budding inspiration that one may carry with them forever, give them an aspiration, and inspire them to do great things in the world. I hope my blog posts will interest you!
All the blog posts
#7 - Retro film technology - Published on Aug. 25, 2020
Recently I purchased a Kodak m35 camera, which uses film rolls that develop the images you take. However... I couldn't help but wonder how the image transfers onto the film, and how the film is developed. So, I decided to do some research! Read more…
#6 - Interviews in Luxemburg! - Published on Jul. 13, 2020
I had the great pleasure of being able to participate in the 'Exposcience Occitanie 2019', held in Toulouse. There, my partner and I were able to present our project about how Robots can help disabled people. After this, we were chosen to be interviewed! Read more…
#5 - greenlight for girls - Published on Jun. 7, 2020
In May, I participated in an all-girls STEM workshop at the Vodaphone office in Luxembourg. From there, I met so many new amazing people, got great opportunities, and became part of an inspiring group of like-minded people, the international ambassadors of Greenlight for girls . Read more…
#4 - Girls recognized for being in STEM - Published on Oct. 28, 2019
Recently, I read an article about an Award that recognizes efforts to inspire girls to pursue science careers. The Nature Research and The Estée Lauder Companies honor two initiatives to encourage girls and young women in the United States, Ghana, Nigeria, and Pakistan. These girls are role models to both me, and Read more…
#3 - Rats can drive cars? - Published on Oct. 24, 2019
Whenever we have holidays, the first thing that we all think is: I'm not going to do any work! What a great distraction from the stress of school! But really, it is the opposite. Holiday's are the period between school needed for catching up, refining and mastering the previous knowledge and newly learned syllabus! For me, the holidays a time for creating and brainstorming new ideas, Read more…
#2 - IGCSE Computer Science - Published on Oct. 15, 2019
Hello!
So you may have guessed, but if you can't tell already, I am taking IGCSE computer science. It sounds more daunting than it actually is. However, the long and relentless path to becoming a computer science student is quite threatening. Read more…
#1 - Who am I? - Published on Oct. 15, 2019
Hello!
My name is Ishaana Rao, I live in Singapore, and I am currently 14. I am a proud ambassador of Greenlight For Girls, an organization for encouraging girls to pursue science and a girl who has a love for sciences and STEM! Read more…
