ECONOMY
Baku hosts Space Generation Advisory Council local event for first time
Baku, April 27, AZERTAC
The "Space Generation Azerbaijan" (SG Azerbaijan) local event under the theme “Women in space: challenges and opportunities”, has been held in Baku.
Co-organized by Azercosmos and the Space Generation Advisory Council, the event aims to highlight the importance of STEAM education for women in Azerbaijan, to discuss how the benefits of space can reach women and girls, to ensure they have an equal and active role in the areas of space science, technology, exploration and innovation.
The event will bring together students, young professionals, young scientists and space enthusiasts from all regions of Azerbaijan. During the day, all participants will have an opportunity to participate in sessions, panel discussions, and webinars, space master class and networking, which is aimed to promote women empowerment in the space science and technology.
International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in April (this year on April 27) to stress the importance of girls in ICT and encourage more girls and young women to pursue STEM education.