# Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women and Girls in STEM

> Students explore and understand barriers affecting women and girls in STEM.

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### Feb 11th

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[Explore project](https://platform.class2class.org/public/c2c/en/viewidea/breaking-barriers-empowering-women-and-girls-in-stem-54)

### What is this project about?

### Research

Students explore and understand barriers affecting women and girls in STEM.

### Innovation

They create ideas and solutions to promote gender equality in science and technology.

### Communication

Students share findings and advocate for change through clear and engaging messages.

[Go to project](https://platform.class2class.org/public/c2c/en/viewidea/breaking-barriers-empowering-women-and-girls-in-stem-54)

### How It Works

### 1. Read the Project Idea

Explore the full guide, including objectives, skills, and session plan.

### 2. Create Your Project

Click "Create Project" to adapt it to your classroom. Add your timeline, language level, or specific goals.

### 3. Connect with Another Class

Once your project is public, another teacher can join — or you can invite one directly through the platform.

### 4. Start the Collaboration

Both classrooms follow the steps provided in the template and upload your work on the “Board”

### 5. Celebrate and Get Certified

When you complete your project, you and your students receive official Class2Class certificates.

[How to Create or Duplicate a Project idea](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/VD2BnMxt3Rs)

[Get started](https://platform.class2class.org/public/c2c/en/viewidea/breaking-barriers-empowering-women-and-girls-in-stem-54)

## What You Get as a Teacher

- Free resources – everything you need is already organized.
- Step-by-step guide to adapt it to your schedule or curriculum.
- Connect with educators worldwide
- Turn classroom learning into real conversations.
- Authentic communication practice for your students.
- Certificates for you and your students upon completion.

[Explore project](https://platform.class2class.org/public/c2c/en/viewidea/breaking-barriers-empowering-women-and-girls-in-stem-54)

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## Frequently asked questions

[Can I invite a teacher I already know?](/breaking-barriers-empowering-women-and-girls-in-stem/)

[What if I’m new to Class2Class.org?](/breaking-barriers-empowering-women-and-girls-in-stem/)

[Is it really free to use?](/breaking-barriers-empowering-women-and-girls-in-stem/)

[What age group is this project best for?](/breaking-barriers-empowering-women-and-girls-in-stem/)

[How long does the project take?](/breaking-barriers-empowering-women-and-girls-in-stem/)

[What if my students are not very fluent?](/breaking-barriers-empowering-women-and-girls-in-stem/)

## Ready to start this project?

[Explore project](https://platform.class2class.org/public/c2c/en/viewidea/breaking-barriers-empowering-women-and-girls-in-stem-54)