Anoushka: Hi Spiffy! Did you know that the gender gap is a grave problem that is present in the field of STEM?  Research shows that girls form only 10-15% of STEM researchers and faculty members in prestigious STEM institutes and research and development labs. In India, there are very few women scientists—for instance, in microbiology India’s female-male ratio was 0.57. The gender gap in STEM is increasing every day due to the deep-rooted patriarchal norms that exist in my country and girls are being denied their rights to education, self-independence, and jobs all because of this patriarchal and male-dominated mindset. GirlLytical is an artificial intelligence-based solution to increase the participation of girls in STEM and reduce the gender gap through learning. 

Sowmya: Education is supposed to inspire young people to equip them to work, earn a living, and help solve the great challenges in their villages, their country, and the world. The problem is, mainstream education in India stifles creativity and fails to prepare young people for work or life. The substandard education, an explosion in the working-age population, and ever-more-urgent challenges facing the world put India on a collision course for the future. But there is a way forward. Experiential learning puts an emphasis on creativity, innovation, and collaboration. At Lead by Design, we enable young people to unlock their creative potential to build an equitable, resilient, and thriving future.

Utkarsh: EdTechReview spreads awareness on education technology by sharing the best research and practices of using technology in education, and by facilitating events, trainings, professional development, and consultation for its adoption and implementation. EdTechReview aims to create an ongoing dialogue about how technology can transform the future of learning and work, and guide the development of resources and services through meaningful partnerships to support the community.