Organisation: I Wish

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>At the launch of the I Wish Report 2023 on teenage girls' perspectives on Stem are, from left: TY student Libby Hudson, Stanhope Secondary School, Stoneybatter; Education sector lead in Deloitte Louise McEntee; I Wish co-founder Gillian Keating; Taoiseach Leo Varadkar; I Wish co-founder Caroline O'Driscoll; and TY student Erin Kinsella, Stanhope Secondary School, Stoneybatter. Picture: Maxwell’s</p>

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'Deeply concerning' report shows lack of information for girls on Stem careers

Survey of 2,335 female transition year students found 64% of respondents saw lack of information on Stem college courses as a considerable barrier to pursuing careers in these fields

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Social Innovation Ireland Fund boosts its board

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CIT and UCC students win leadership prize at top US tech firm

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USA summer externship with the I Wish STEM programme

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USA summer externship on offer for I Wish STEM programme

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Stereotyping still underpins gender gap in STEM subjects

Founder of I Wish STEM showcase sees wish for female pupils come true

Girls have been inspired to take up science, tech, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects and consider careers in the sector thanks to the largest showcase of its kind in Ireland.

Fri, 26 Jan, 2018

Girls’ interest in science stems from parents and teachers

Parents and teachers must be better informed if they are to encourage girls to pursue science studies and careers, new research suggests.

Wed, 06 Sep, 2017

This much I know: David Puttnam, film producer

This week Hilary Fennell sits down with film producer David Puttnam to talk about the experiences that lead him to work with the 2017 I Wish conference, encouraging young women into STEM industries.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

Heading in right direction: I Wish encouraging more girls to opt for careers in STEM

Serious efforts are afoot to encourage more girls to opt for a career in science, technology, engineering and maths, says Ailin Quinlan.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Public pay increments defended

I WISH to express concern at the recent criticism of public servants who receive annual increments of their salaries.

Tue, 19 May, 2009

Don’t drive greyhound racing round the bend

I WISH to refer to recent speculation regarding a possible cut in the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund which would have devastating consequences for greyhound racing throughout Ireland.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2009