High school girls participating in Girls Exploring Math (GEM) initiative visit the university to dedicate a day to mathematics and the issue of gender representation in scientific careers. They engage in discussions with professional mathematicians, discover hidden aspects of the discipline, and break down the stereotypes that connect gender with STEM.

Why a day specifically for girls? From an early age, girls are exposed to false ideas (stereotypes) and gendered behaviours that, sometimes in a subtle way, steer them away from mathematics (and technical disciplines). To counteract these years of negative influence, we aim to dedicate a modest day to empower them and assert that mathematics is for them too!