Words That Count

Words That Count amplifies the voices of African women in STEM by bridging the gap between education, research, and leadership. Expanding into Uganda, the initiative combines science communication including a new podcast and an "Ask a Scientist" platform with hands-on mentorship and digital literacy bootcamps for students and early-career researchers. By analyzing over 300 success stories to advocate for policy change, the project dismantles structural barriers to ensure women not only enter STEM fields but thrive in them.