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Campus Weeks 2019
Great to have University of Limerick on board for a Campus Week as part of the I Wish programme 2019! Co-ordinators Sinead Burke & Sarah... Read More
Choices
Chances
Changes
The I WISH Conference
Proudly sponsored by Dell EMC and VMware
in association with Science Foundation Ireland
What is it
I WISH is an initiative to inspire, encourage and motivate young female students to pursue careers in STEM. STEM can change our world. We have so many world problems to solve – food shortage, climate change, pollution, ageing population. These will be solved through STEM if you help us harness the power of thousands of girls to shape a better world.
I WISH (Inspiring Women in Stem) features a conference and interactive exhibitions. The conference also feature workshops, daily keynotes and engaging talks by women and men who have seen the opportunities for a great career in STEM.
I Wish has grown since its first event in 2015. When it started out I Wish took 1,000 female students to Cork City Hall, now I Wish has grown nationally now bringing the showcase event to The RDS Dublin. To date I Wish has reached out to nearly 12,000 students and have a further ambitious goal to increase their student reach in 2020.
Charter for Choices Chances Changes
Sign the I WISH Charter to show your support of I Wish
Do Something – Be a Driver of Change – Register Your Commitment Now
Why STEM Matters
The lack of female participation in STEM means we are leaving 50% of the talent pool behind. Changing this can solve the current skills gap in the industry
88%
88% of Irish Adults believe a consistent supply of STEM graduates is critical to Ireland’s economic growth
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71% of Irish Adults believe a investment in STEM will have a positive impact on job creation
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Women are half the worlds working age population but generate only 37% of GDP
Past Keynote Speakers
Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Talent, Dell
CEO, Vodafone
Film Producer & Educator
Game Designer, Artist and Fulbright Scholar
Recent News
DCU Report
The new DCU report on STEM and the various opportunities that it brings has been released. The report outlines how science, technology, and engineering are... Read More
