Examining Participation and Quality of Experiences of Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM): Postgraduate Training Programs and Careers in Kenya, Data Validation Report

Abstract

The validation workshop for the study "Examining Participation and Quality of Experiences of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Postgraduate Training Programs and Careers in Kenya" was conducted with the goal of developing a framework to improve supervision and mentorship for women in STEM. This framework aims to enhance women’s participation and experiences in STEM postgraduate programs.

The workshop brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including researchers from various organizations, faculty members from Kenyan universities, a representative from the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), officials from the Ministry of Education (MOE), postgraduate students, and representatives from Rwanda and Burundi, in addition to APHRC staff.