The project seeks to ensure equal access for girls to modern engineering and technology education, foster sustained interest in STEM disciplines—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—and help overcome gender barriers in technical professions. The courses are organized by the robotics school Robotek, with support from the nonprofit organization TechnoWomen and the Center for the Identification and Support of Gifted Children Astana daryny.
The official launch ceremony was attended by Zhanar Beisenbayeva, Head of Astana daryny; Aziza Shuzheyeva, President and Co-Founder of the TechnoWomen Association; Sanzhar Shalkarbekov, Founder and CEO of Robotek; and Diana Dyussenova, Chief Operating Officer of the school.
“This project has already become a tradition and is being held for the second year in a row. Last year, we successfully trained 100 girls, and this year around 100 participants have again expressed interest in joining the program. The girls will attend classes in robotics and artificial intelligence. The project also includes a range of activities such as a hackathon, national and city-level Olympiads, and competitions focused on the application of artificial intelligence—one of today’s key trends. For us, this is an annual tradition that expands opportunities for girls in technology and inspires them to pursue further development,” said Zhanar Beisenbayeva.
The program is designed for girls aged 10 to 15 and is delivered in an offline format at two venues in Astana. Classes are conducted in Kazakh and Russian.
Over a six-week period, through August 17, participants will study the fundamentals of robotics and artificial intelligence, work with construction kits, sensors, and basic algorithms. The curriculum includes both individual and team-based assignments, culminating in the presentation of participants’ own technical projects.
In addition to core classes, a rich supplementary program has been organized. It includes a visit to Astana Hub, the country’s largest technopark for startups and digital solutions; motivational meetings with women STEM experts supported by the TechnoWomen community; as well as engineering workshops and games aimed at developing creative and logical thinking.
“My daughter Ayim is taking part in the project. We decided to join the robotics program with great interest. We learned about it from her homeroom teacher and immediately wanted to give it a try. Today is her first day of classes, and we are eagerly looking forward to the impressions and knowledge she will gain. It is very important for children to be introduced to technology and programming from an early age—this is especially relevant in today’s world. Many thanks to the organizers for such a wonderful opportunity, especially for making the project free of charge. It’s an excellent start for children in the world of digital technologies,” said Alua Perniyeva, the mother of a fourth-grade student at Secondary School No. 102.
Upon completion of the course, all participants will receive certificates confirming their acquired knowledge and skills.
Read more at bilimdinews.kz.
The project seeks to ensure equal access for girls to modern engineering and technology education, foster sustained interest in STEM disciplines—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—and help overcome gender barriers in technical professions. The courses are organized by the robotics school Robotek, with support from the nonprofit organization TechnoWomen and the Center for the Identification and Support of Gifted Children Astana daryny.
The official launch ceremony was attended by Zhanar Beisenbayeva, Head of Astana daryny; Aziza Shuzheyeva, President and Co-Founder of the TechnoWomen Association; Sanzhar Shalkarbekov, Founder and CEO of Robotek; and Diana Dyussenova, Chief Operating Officer of the school.
“This project has already become a tradition and is being held for the second year in a row. Last year, we successfully trained 100 girls, and this year around 100 participants have again expressed interest in joining the program. The girls will attend classes in robotics and artificial intelligence. The project also includes a range of activities such as a hackathon, national and city-level Olympiads, and competitions focused on the application of artificial intelligence—one of today’s key trends. For us, this is an annual tradition that expands opportunities for girls in technology and inspires them to pursue further development,” said Zhanar Beisenbayeva.
The program is designed for girls aged 10 to 15 and is delivered in an offline format at two venues in Astana. Classes are conducted in Kazakh and Russian.
Over a six-week period, through August 17, participants will study the fundamentals of robotics and artificial intelligence, work with construction kits, sensors, and basic algorithms. The curriculum includes both individual and team-based assignments, culminating in the presentation of participants’ own technical projects.
In addition to core classes, a rich supplementary program has been organized. It includes a visit to Astana Hub, the country’s largest technopark for startups and digital solutions; motivational meetings with women STEM experts supported by the TechnoWomen community; as well as engineering workshops and games aimed at developing creative and logical thinking.
“My daughter Ayim is taking part in the project. We decided to join the robotics program with great interest. We learned about it from her homeroom teacher and immediately wanted to give it a try. Today is her first day of classes, and we are eagerly looking forward to the impressions and knowledge she will gain. It is very important for children to be introduced to technology and programming from an early age—this is especially relevant in today’s world. Many thanks to the organizers for such a wonderful opportunity, especially for making the project free of charge. It’s an excellent start for children in the world of digital technologies,” said Alua Perniyeva, the mother of a fourth-grade student at Secondary School No. 102.
Upon completion of the course, all participants will receive certificates confirming their acquired knowledge and skills.
Read more at bilimdinews.kz.
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