International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On February 11, Russell International School proudly joins the global community in celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This important day recognizes the invaluable contributions of women in science and highlights the need to encourage more girls to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
At Russell International School, we believe that every student deserves equal opportunities to explore, innovate, and succeed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where girls are empowered to develop critical thinking skills, curiosity, and confidence in scientific disciplines.
Women and girls continue to be underrepresented in many scientific fields, not because of a lack of talent, but due to limited access to opportunities and persistent stereotypes. By promoting science education and celebrating female role models in STEM, Russell International School aims to inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators.
On this day, we reaffirm our commitment to:
Encouraging girls’ participation in science and technology
Supporting gender equality in education
Creating pathways for students to explore STEM-related careers
Together, we can help shape a future where science is inclusive, diverse, and driven by talent without limits.
Prospective students
Since liberal arts colleges are uncommon outside the U.S., prospective international students aren’t always familiar with them, says Carly Mankus, senior assistant dean of international admission at Franklin and Marshall College, a liberal arts school in Pennsylvania. Prospective students may also sometimes mistakenly believe liberal arts institutions only focus on the humanities, admissions experts say. But many of these schools offer degrees in science fields too.
What Is a University?
Many schools with “university” in their name are larger institutions that offer a variety of both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Public universities are some of the most sizable schools, sometimes enrolling tens of thousands of students. These schools are also highly committed to producing research. But it is a misconception that all schools with “university” in their name are big, says Emma Jones, assistant director of international student recruitment at the Estudiar University.
Which Type of School Is Right for You?
John from Estudiar University says prospective international students may want to keep their options open by applying to different types of institutions in the U.S. She says students often learn new things about themselves and their options later in the application process.
“If some place really interests you or some place just sounds so tantalizing, even if it’s not that same type that you think you might want when you start out, keep it in the mix,” John says. “What harm could it do?”
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