Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — For every 10 researchers in science, technology and innovation in the world, only three are women, based on data from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The UNESCO said there is a serious labor shortage in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), especially among women.
In the Philippines however, there are more women than men who work in scientific fields.
Based on latest data from the UNESCO Institute of Statistics, there are over 6,000 female experts on science, technology and innovation, comprising 52 percent of the total.
In a rare occasion in lieu of International Women’s Day, the Google Developer Group Philippines (GDGP) is bringing together women leaders from STEM fields.
The Women Techmakers Manila 2016 is set to convene 1,000 Filipinas on March 19 at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium in De La Salle University.
It aims to promote inclusivity for women in the fields of science and technology and to celebrate women leading in these industries.
Distinguished speakers will focus on six major topics:
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education
Technology Industry
Future Technology
E-Commerce and Business
Social Good
Empowering Communities
Aside from networking opportunities, code lab sessions on Firebase+Android, Polymer Visualization, Pyladies, and Good Code also await participants.
The event is free and open for all – male and female – who want to learn more about STEM. Interested participants can register here.
