Well hello there, wonderful, fabulous you! If you’d like to join YWISET (Young Women in Science, Engineering and Technology). Please simply send us an email to youngwomenscientist@gmail.com and we’ll be in touch shortly!
YWISET is free to join. Engage with other women scientists from around the world.
Empowering the Next Generation of Women in STEM: The Mission of YWISET. https://ywiset.org/
In a rapidly evolving world driven by science and technology, the need for inclusive innovation has never been greater. YWISET (Young Women in Science, Engineering and Technology) stands at the forefront of this movement, dedicated to inspiring and empowering young women and underrepresented individuals to pursue careers in STEM fields.
Founded in 2017 by Professor Lady Ngozi Franca Okoye, YWISET was created with a clear vision: to make science, engineering, and technology more accessible, inclusive, and inspiring for all. At its core, the organisation seeks to bridge the gender gap in STEM while ensuring that talent and curiosity—rather than background or circumstance—define opportunity.
YWISET achieves this mission through a range of impactful programmes. These include workshops, mentorship schemes, essay competitions, conferences, and scholarship opportunities designed to nurture both academic growth and personal development. By offering real-world exposure and guidance from experienced professionals, the organisation helps young people build confidence and discover their potential in fields often seen as inaccessible.
A key strength of YWISET lies in its community-driven approach. With a growing international network of members, volunteers, and partners, the organisation fosters collaboration between students, educators, and professionals across STEM industries. This global community not only supports learning but also encourages leadership, innovation, and peer-to-peer inspiration.
Importantly, YWISET recognises that representation matters. By actively encouraging participation from disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups, it helps ensure that the future of STEM is more diverse and equitable. The organisation also highlights the real-world benefits of STEM education, from career opportunities to solving global challenges in health, technology, and sustainability.
Beyond education, YWISET is building a movement—one that challenges traditional barriers and redefines who gets to be a scientist, engineer, or innovator. Its work continues to inspire a new generation of thinkers who are not only skilled in science and technology, but also conscious of their responsibility to society.
As STEM continues to shape the future, YWISET’s mission remains clear: empower, educate, and elevate young women to lead that future with confidence and purpose. https://ywiset.org/
Official website: https://ywiset.org/
YWISET is starting chapters in UK, USA, Canada, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya and more chapters to follow
You can start a chapter where you are.
Prof Franca Academy Program (FAP) and Women Epical Program (WEP).
