On November 8, 2023, Mobile Web Ghana, an NGO dedicated to developing a generation capable of digital skills and technology entrepreneurship, partnered with the US Embassy in Ghana to inspire approximately 60 girls to pursue a career in the sciences, the mathematics, technology. and engineering in celebration of the successful #STEMforGIRLS Conference in Accra, Ghana.
This event was organized as part of National STEM Day. The event seeks to address the existing gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and encourage increased female participation.
Donna S. Bennett, the current Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the United States Department of State, was the special guest of honor for the event.
Bennett’s valuable insights, drawn from over 25 years of experience in information security, policy and architecture, provided young girls with the motivation and knowledge they needed to pursue STEM careers. A key role model for girls who aspire to rise higher in STEM-related fields.
Ms. Bennett holds a BS in Computer Information Systems from Saint Leo University and an MS in Information Assurance from Norwich University. She is also a distinguished graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Senior Executive Fellows Program. She has received numerous awards throughout her career, including the Global CISO 100 Award, the NSA’s Frank B. Rowlett Award, and FedScoop’s Federal Leadership Award.
She is an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where she teaches passionately about cybersecurity management, policy, and IT.
In addition to her dedicated service at the State Department, she is an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where she passionately teaches cybersecurity management, policy, and IT.
The #STEMforGIRLS event featured inspirational talks, interactive sessions and hands-on workshops on hands-on science facilitated by DEX Technologies, career guidance and mentoring.
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About Mobile Web Ghana
Mobile Web Ghana is a Ghanaian non-profit organization that leads youth in technology and digital skills training.
They prepare young people for success in the technology industry by providing mobile and web application development training, data collection services and technology entrepreneurship support.
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Isaac Acheampong
info@mobilewebghana.org
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