By Tara Seib
STEMIA Junior High SW Student Services Lead

On Thursday, April 24, 2025, STEMIA proudly sent 34 Grade 9 girls to spend the day at Cisco Calgary. They explored Artificial Intelligence technology, Design Thinking, and Programming, and had the opportunity to network with female professionals currently working in the tech industry. 

“At Cisco Canada, we know inspiring more young girls to pursue STEM careers is an important part of building a more Inclusive Future for All. In Canada, only 25% of STEM employees identify as women, despite making up 50% of the general population. The global demand for digital talent is expected to rise 55% by 2030. To drive gender equity and greater diversity in the tech sector, we need to act now.”