UNILAG OWSD to Celebrate 2024 International Day of the Girl Child with Focus on AI and Inclusion

The Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), University of Lagos (UNILAG) Branch, in collaboration with the Lagos State Education District IV, is set to commemorate the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child with a special event aimed at empowering secondary school girls through artificial intelligence (AI) education.

The event, themed “Inspire Inclusion,” will take place on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the Faculty of Science Board Room, University of Lagos. A timely topic, “Tapping into AI Education to Inspire Inclusion for Secondary School Girls,” will be the focus of the discussions.

The event aims to highlight the importance of AI education as a tool for fostering inclusion and creating opportunities for young girls in the ever-expanding field of technology. By bringing attention to AI's role in education, the organizers hope to inspire a new generation of girls to embrace technology, equipping them with the skills and confidence to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

This initiative aligns with the broader global mission to ensure that girls are not left behind in technological advancements and to promote gender equality in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Educators, students, and stakeholders in science and technology are invited to attend this inspiring and educational event, which will be pivotal in promoting AI literacy and inclusion among young girls.