ESE MSc student delivers outreach event in Nigeria

To encourage the next generation of women into STEM, a student at the Department of Earth Science and Engineering delivered an outreach event.

Nhoyidi Nsan, who led the outreach event and recently completed an MSc at Imperial in Geo-Energy with Machine Learning and Data Science, was awarded funding to lead the activity as part of an initiative linked to International Women and Girls in Science Day 2024. He said:

“It was really exciting to see the enthusiasm and curiosity that the event sparked in these young girls. I hope that we have not only helped inspire them but also opened their eyes to the limitless possibilities that await them in STEM.”

Hosted in partnership with Hillcrest College Calabar in Nigeria in July, the event had 35 attendees and aimed to encourage girls in secondary school to explore careers in STEM, particularly in coding and the energy industry. 

The activities organised included hands-on workshops, which allowed students to learn basic coding with Python and experiment with renewable energy models like wind turbines and solar generators.

By giving these girls a chance to experience and participate in practical workshops, as well as to listen to technical presentations from Imperial faculty, and an engaging panel session featuring female professionals from the energy and ICT sectors, the event aimed to encourage and empower these girls with the skills and confidence to pursue careers in STEM.

The initiative was supported by ESE’s EDIC Committee and was funded through ESE’s IDWGS Outreach Fund.