June 23 is no ordinary day.
It’s International Women in Engineering Day – a moment to celebrate the contributions of women in one of today’s most powerful and innovative professions. It’s also a reminder that engineering is not reserved for boys, and that the future we are building must be equally inspiring and accessible for all.
Why does this matter?
Children learn from what they see around them. If they continuously see engineers, scientists, and programmers portrayed mostly as male figures, those images become part of how they perceive their own future.
That’s why this day is more than symbolic – it’s a call to encourage, support, and break down stereotypes. Girls are just as curious, determined, and creative – with ideas that can change the world.
IQ UP! and the girls who dream big
At IQ UP! centers, we witness this every day. Girls with bright eyes tackling complex STEM challenges, inventing their own creations, and confidently asking, “What if?”
Our mission is to create an environment where curiosity is welcome, mistakes are part of learning, and every child – regardless of gender – has the space to explore, invent, and grow.
Women who changed history
Have you heard of:
- Margaret Hamilton, who wrote the software for Apollo 11 and helped land humans on the Moon?
- Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer in history?
- Eliza Leonard, Judith Resnik, Emmy Noether…
Their stories are more than history lessons – they are guiding lights for every young girl today.
What can we do as parents and educators?
- Listen to girls’ interests – without bias.
- Provide them with the right tools – books, programs, toys that spark exploration.
- Encourage them when they want to build a robot, assemble a motor, or create their own video game.
The future belongs to everyone
On June 23, let’s remind ourselves: engineering has no gender, no color, no limits.
The future belongs to those who dream, question, and create. And in children, those dreams begin early.
At IQ UP!, we’re here to support those dreams.
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