Arrow Electronics Sponsors Challenge to Tackle Digital Gender Gap

Arrow Electronics sponsored a Green Robot Challenge in collaboration with Girls Go Circular's Women and Girls in STEM Forum to help close the digital gender gap in Europe. The competition, held in Brussels, drew 270 school-aged girls from throughout Europe, who formed 90 teams from 19 nations.

The winning team, from Malta, astonished the judges with its environmentally friendly robot intended to absorb carbon dioxide from the air using advanced weathering processes. This novel technology is a viable way to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change. As a result, the team has secured a position in the forthcoming FIRST Tech Challenge Benelux Scrimmage, which is slated for late February.

Christina Frantz, Arrow's director of corporate relations, underlined the significance of such efforts in developing female STEM leaders, saying, "We believe these learning opportunities play a critical role in cultivating female STEM leaders in the communities we serve."

Arrow's engagement with females Go Circular and FIRST Robotics seeks to increase females' access to STEM education and opportunities. The Women and Girls in STEM Forum, which drew over 1,200 stakeholders, promoted gender equality in STEM and ICT disciplines.

Arrow strives to inspire young girls in Europe to pursue STEM and ICT degrees and jobs through cooperation with groups like as Girls Go Circular. With activities addressing thousands of schoolgirls aged 14 to 19, the program aims to instill confidence and leadership qualities required for success in these disciplines.