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EDMONTON — Alberta ministers are marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by highlighting investments aimed at encouraging more women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
In a joint statement Thursday, Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, and Myles McDougall, Minister of Advanced Education, said women and girls play a vital role in driving innovation, research and economic growth across the province.
Fir said Alberta awarded $175,000 in 2025 through its Women in STEM and Women in Technical and Applied Arts scholarships to 70 students in fields where women have historically been underrepresented.
She said the funding is intended to make education more affordable and accessible while helping grow Alberta’s skilled workforce.
McDougall said the province is investing $6.9 million over three years from 2023 to 2026 to support Skills Canada Alberta’s Girls Exploring Trades and Technologies program. The initiative helps high school girls explore career pathways in science related and technical fields.
Both ministers said supporting women and girls in STEM contributes to a more inclusive workforce and a stronger provincial economy.
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