Ambassador for Women in STEM

Even as I'm typing this, I find it hard to believe that I'm already in my senior year of high school. The time is flying, and each day I am continuously being shaped by the opportunities that have come my way. One of the most profound experiences I am currently immersed in is my role as the Ambassador for Women in STEM at our school.

Every moment, every action, every event I coordinate and participate in is continuously shaping not just my growth but also the future of many young girls who aspire to break barriers.

Currently, I'm coordinating with faculty members to set up awareness stands at our school open-house events. The objective? To create a platform where we can encourage more and more girls to consider a future in STEM. These stands aren’t just tables with brochures; they're places of inspiration, where girls can see what's possible, ask questions, and envision a future where they too can be pioneers in fields that have been traditionally male-dominated.

The journey hasn’t stopped within the confines of my own school. I am in the midst of organizing activities for Horn Elementary School and Pin Oak Middle School. It's exhilarating to think that I am playing a part in sparking an interest in engineering among these young minds. Through engaging presentations that I am facilitating, I am continuously aiming to educate and inspire these young female students about the endless opportunities that STEM fields offer.

But it's not just about events and presentations. Advocacy has been a significant part of my journey. Every email I draft, every print media campaign I work on, I am doing so with a singular goal in mind: to increase the representation of women in STEM. And the fruits of this labor are evident. Female enrollment in 9th and 10th grade elective technology courses at my school has seen a 20% boost. That statistic isn't just a number. It represents hope, progress, and a brighter, more equal future.

Throughout this journey, I have been gaining so much more than I ever anticipated. Beyond the logistics and organizational skills, I am learning the true meaning of being successful in once male dominated fields, perseverance, resilience, and leadership. I am witnessing firsthand the impact one individual can have on a community and, on a broader scale.

This role is a continuous learning process. But if there's one thing I've taken away so far, it's this: By lifting others, we rise even higher.