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Rosa Challenge
A Launch-Her and MicroBlocks Initiative to Empower Women and Girls to Leverage Physical Computing Education and Design Thinking to Solve Real-World Problems in Emerging Markets
Overview
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Learn Physical Computing skills
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Use Innovation to Solve Real-World Problems
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Get Certified and qualify for Awards and funding
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Discover your passion for Technology. and Engineering
Program Details and Logistics
A hands-on challenge promoting STEM education and Entreprenuership in women and girls in emerging markets. The Rosa Challenge is a yearly program that engages women and girls in 22 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, SubSaharan Africa with the use of hands-on STEM training and skills in Physical computing Technologies (like Electronics, Robotics, Sensors) to solve a real-world problem in their community.
How to Apply and What to Expect
Curriculum
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Educational projects in electronics, coding, and problem-solving using
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Micro:bit hardware
Eligibility Criteria:
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Girls and women ages 12-18+ with interest in STEM.
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To Sign up for Micro:bit hardware and Training please email rosachallenge@launch-her.org
Challenge Timelines
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Dec - Feb: Training for Mentors
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Feb - April: Participant Training sessions and Application to Technovation Girls challenge.
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April - June: 12-week curriculum with Technovation and Application to Rosa Challenge.
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July - August: Rosa Challenge submissions Review
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August: Rosa Challenge Finalist Awards announced.
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August - December: Lean LaunchPad accelerator
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December: Rosa Challenge Final pitches and Announced of Winners
BENEFITS
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Free micro:bit and Hands-on training
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Entrepreneurship and Business skills
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Leadership and Communication skills
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Resume building and certificate from Rosa Challenge
