Conclusion of a Partnership Agreement with Miyazaki Prefecture on Promoting Participation of Junior and Senior High School Girls in STEM Fields

The Shintaro Yamada Foundation for D&I has signed a partnership agreement with Miyazaki Prefecture to foster interest and expand career choices for junior and senior high school girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. The female ratio in science and engineering departments in Japan remains at 18.08%, the lowest among OECD countries, partly due to a lack of role models. Under this agreement, Miyazaki Prefecture will handle publicity and transportation for participants, while the Foundation will plan and operate the programs. This marks the first time an office tour in collaboration with a local government will be held in Kyushu. Both parties will continuously implement 'Girls Meet STEM' to provide opportunities for female students to feel closer to STEM fields throughout the region.