Countdown to International Day of Women and Girls in Science

What is International Day of Women and Girls in Science?

This United Nations day draws attention to the part women and girls play in science, and encourages more of them to take it up.

Ways to mark the day

• Read about a woman scientist you have not heard of.
• Try an experiment with a child at home.
• Invite a scientist to speak to a class.

How the countdown works

The clock counts down to the 11th of February on your own device’s time, so it reaches zero at midnight where you are. When the day is over, it starts again for next year. Full screen puts it on a classroom board or a big screen. To count down to something of your own, enter it under Your own event.