Diversity and Equality in STEM
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - programs offered in the departments 1 - Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geomatics and 2 - Computer Science and Engineering.
The aim of the university is to significantly increase the proportion of women in STEM subjects and to enable all students, in their diversity, to have a good study experience. Therefore, the STEM coordination, under the umbrella of the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Office as well as the Women's and Gender Equality Officer, supports equal access to STEM subjects for all genders and a sensitive and empowering approach to the heterogeneity of students in STEM programs. It also promotes the development of initiatives to connect students and to inspire students for STEM subjects.
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Mentoring Hessen - For Women in Hessen Working in STEM-Fields (German only)
Mentoring Hessen - For Women in Hessen Working in STEM-Fields (German only)
As part of the "StudyCompass" -program, Frankfurt UAS offers counseling and support services designed to accompany and empower students in their learning. This includes resources such as a Mathematics Help Desk and Mathematics Special Topics. Given that research has shown that young women, particularly in STEM fields, are more prone to self-doubt and therefore at greater risk of dropping out of their studies, this offering is particularly beneficial for them.
The "Network Mentoring Hessen" co-founded significantly by Frankfurt UAS, is a unique mentoring project in Europe aimed at supporting female students, doctoral candidates, and post-doctoral researchers in STEM fields and actively fostering their careers in either industry or academia. Frankfurt UAS plays an active role in this network, providing both technical and personnel support. Every year, 20 to 30 new female students and doctoral candidates at Frankfurt UAS benefit from this program.
The Frankfurt UAS participates every year in the nationwide "Girls' Day" and "Boys' Day".
The Central Student Advisory Service offers various opportunities to get to know the subject matter and programs offered by our university, as well as the university campus itself. An overview and current offerings can be found here. Interested individuals can contact the colleagues at the Student Advisory Service directly.
One specific opportunity for pupils to get a taste of various programs, including many in the STEM field, from geodata management to electrical engineering, is the Sneak Peek. Here, pupils can attend real events from the programs, explore the campus, and engage with university students who accompany them as tutors. Another offering is „Building Opportunities (Chancen bilden)“ which supports both the ability to study and the orientation of pupis from non-academic backgrounds. Participants are supported through personal and professional guidance in the orientation and qualification process. The program reaches many young people with a migration background, including a disproportionately high number of young women, thus fulfilling the goals of gender equality, upward mobility through education, and integration.
Since 2018, Frankfurt UAS has been participating in the "Hessen Technikum" where high school graduates can complete a combined company and university internship for six months to gain better insight into STEM programs and career fields and make a more informed decision about pursuing a STEM degree afterward.
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