Mentorship Matters: Nurturing The Next Generation of Female STEM Leaders

This edition commemorated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 12, 2024, at 2:30 pm. The topic of discussion was "Mentorship Matters: Nurturing the Next Generation of Female STEM Leaders," featuring Patrick Ndifon, Executive Director of Psifon Org, and Abigail Inyang, Cybersecurity Analyst and API Penetration Tester, as special guests. During the show, the guests highlighted several key points: Mentorship is crucial for maintaining continuity in the STEM field. Having role models in challenging fields like STEM encourages more women to enter the tech space. Those working in tech should not solely cater to the tech-savvy, as technology is a facilitator. As a mentor, your goal is to mentor your mentees so that they can eventually replace you. The conversation was incredibly insightful.