Space science ‘superpowers’ can light the way to success for girls in ‘STEM’ fields, hears UN forum

June 19, 2018 chhaymam@chhaymam.com FindSomeOne International People Search 0

On its opening day, a major United Nations forum on the peaceful uses of outer space, was issued a clear challenge to break through the so-called “glass ceiling” that prevents women and girls from achieving their full potential; especially in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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