International Days

All that they will discover

NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center hosts young women for a STEM Girls Night, during which the participants partook in activities and networking with NASA women in STEM and other related career fields.

This month we are celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which was celebrated on 11 February 2026.

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we were reminded that gender equality in STEM-related fields is a critical step in achieving gender equality and a more equitable, humane society.

According to the United Nations, closing the gender gap in science is a multi-faceted process that “requires breaking stereotypes, promoting role models to inspire girls, supporting women’s advancement through targeted programs, and fostering inclusive environments through policies and actions that promote inclusion, diversity and equity.”