I recently had the chance to speak on 95bFMโs Ready, Steady, Learn about my PhD research, and it was such a lovely experience.During the interview, I spoke about how I am exploring the use of immersive experiences to help girls build confidence in technology. My research focuses on girls aged 10 to 14, because this […]
I recently had the distinguished privilege of meeting Professor Peng Liyuan, the First Lady of China, and Ms. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. This remarkable encounter provided the opportunity to discuss the significant work Shilpa Sayura Foundation Foundation is undertaking in Sri Lanka to enhance STEM education for girls.During […]
The Shilpa Sayura Foundation initiated a research study in collaboration with the Augmented Human Lab of the National University of Singapore. We introduced the students to the Kiwrious Sensor Kit to measure and integrate various scientific phenomena with their computer programs, blending science education with technology.
I’m honoured to win the Social Action Award at the UK Alumni Awards Sri Lanka 2024! ๐A big thank you to Northumbria University , De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) and AOD. My UK education has been instrumental in shaping my drive to make a difference. Hereโs to the impact we can create together! ๐ช
Just had the pleasure of speaking at the International Symposium on Transforming Education for Girls and Women in the New Era in Beijing.I’m grateful to have been a part of this important conversation organized by UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (UNESCO INRULED) and supported by the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO.
It was a pleasure conducting a workshop on Service Design for Dialog Ideamart Aathena Hack Participants. These female innovators and developers had some truly inspiring ideas. Excited to see these products come to life. Thank you Ideamart for inviting me.
It was a pleasure to be a Jury member for Asifa India‘s Awards of Excellence 2022. Alongside, ๐๐ฌ. ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐: A founder member of yFX, the visual effects division of Yash Raj Studios, ๐๐ฌ. ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง: Writer/Producer/Educator, Member, the NYC Animation Industry Council and ๐๐ฌ. ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐: Assistant Professor at the Department of Design, Indian Institute of […]
Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the New Generation Awards 2022. For my work with Nextgen Girls In Technology in changing the landscape of girls’ technology education. New Generation Awards was organized by WIM in partnership with National Youth Service Council to recognize extraordinary young leadership in Sri Lanka.#socialentrepreneur#shilpasyura#nextgen
I am delighted to be a speaker at the International Conference on Equitable Education organized by the Ministry of Education Thailand, UNESCO Bangkok, UNICEF East Asia and Save the Children. Speaking about Equitable Education Strategies Nextgen Girls In Technology used to meet the skills development needs of youth in rapidly evolving societies. #shilpassyura#nextgen
I am excited to have made it into the Forbes 30 Under 30 list 2022!I have no words to express how I feel about this recognition!!! Thank you, Forbes and everyone who supported me through this journey. I’m looking forward to continuing to change the way girls learn technology with Nextgen Girls in Technology. https://www.forbes.com/profile/poornima-meegammana/… […]