We speak to Maths4Girls, who provide inspirational speakers and role models to talk to students about why girls can and should study maths.

A transcript (PDF) of this episode is available to download.

Show notes

Taking part in the discussion:

• Beth Goodliff, Senior Comms Manager at the NCETM
• Mina Gerowin, founder of Maths4Girls
• Alison Rowan McEwan, executive director at Founders4Schools
• Noshin Begum, marketing and comms lead for Maths4Girls
• Lou Hoskyns-Staples, Research and Innovation Work Group Lead for ‘Girls and STEM’.

Episode chapters

• 00:20 – Introductions to the participants
• 05:43 – The founding and work of Maths4Girls to date
• 08:50 – Advice for girls about the importance of studying maths
• 14:02 – What Maths4Girls can provide
• 15:58 – Maths Hubs Work Groups exploring maths for girls and STEM
• 23:10 – The impact of role models
• 24:24 – Advice for teachers of girls to encourage them to be confident mathematicians

Useful links

• Maths4Girls
• Research and Innovation Work Groups
• Find your hub.
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