Women Science Teachers
About Us
Science is beautiful with women
"Women Science Teachers" is an education portal for collaborating science teachers, especially female teachers. The main aim of this group is to provide a platform to their members so that they have a chance to show their educational events/activities from their schools and to find appropriate partners for their projects. Everyone around the World who dedicated themselves to education is welcome to share their works or opinions. Since 2014, WST is growing and developing day by day...
Meet The Team
Hatice Kırmacı is a physics teacher, digital education content developer, and the founder and coordinator of the Women Science Teachers (WST) initiative. She creates interactive learning materials using Geogebra and Adobe Flash, promoting scientific thinking among students. She actively works in areas such as Erasmus+ projects, digitalization in education, sustainability, gender equality, and the digital preservation of cultural heritage. She is a pioneer of educational transformation, a source of inspiration, and a true role model.
Tsetsa Hristova has a higher education - a master's degree in Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics. She has worked in the field of education for more than 44 years, including 34 of them at the computer technical school in the city of Pravets, which is a branch of the Technical University in the city of Sofia, where she was appointed through a competition
Gul Ozsoy graduated Istanbul University. She is English teacher. She is retired. She is working as an educational counsellor. She has been working for and promoting WST since the establishment of Women Science Teachers.
Arzu Çalık SEYDIM is a mathematics teacher . She's actively involved in eTwinning projects for the past six years and has been a Scientix Ambassador since 2021. As a Women Science Teachers Ambassador, she promotes and disseminates WST. She has participated in various projects and workshops covering Mathematics, eTwinning, EU youth projects, Drama, Environment, and Social Responsibility. She is passionate about education, science, STEM, eTwinning, and Erasmus+ projects.
Grazia Dossena Ggaduated from the D'Annunzio University of Chieti, she has been working as a teacher in high schools since 1993. First as a chemistry laboratory teacher in technical institutes and then as a science teacher in high schools. He has many years of experience in Erasmus+ and has been an ambassador in WST for 3 years.
WST has ambassadors since 2024. After years of working in a great team spirit with its teammates, WST is trying to grow even more with ambassador teammates from different countries and to reach its impact to wider circles.
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Empower
Growth
🟣 Gender Equality Plan (GEP) Women Science Teachers Platform 1. Introduction and Vision The Women Science Teachers Platform is dedicated to empowering women educators in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Our vision is to foster a culture of gender equality, inclusivity, and collaboration across educational institutions and STEAM-related networks in Europe and Türkiye. We aim to ensure that women’s voices, creativity, and leadership shape the future of science education through innovative, equitable, and sustainable practices. 2. Objectives Increase women’s participation and leadership in STEAM education and research projects. Eliminate gender-based barriers in recruitment, training, and promotion processes. Promote gender-sensitive teaching and research content in STEAM. Ensure work–life balance for all members through flexible, inclusive policies. Strengthen awareness and skills about gender equality and diversity across all partner institutions. 3. Key Action Areas 3.1. Organizational Structure and Governance Establish a Gender Equality Committee (GEC) within the platform. Assign a Gender Equality Officer to monitor, coordinate, and report annually. Integrate gender equality goals into all strategic and project-related decision-making. 3.2. Data Collection and Monitoring Collect sex-disaggregated data on participation, leadership, training, and events. Publish an annual Gender Equality Report summarizing progress and next steps. Use surveys to identify hidden biases or inequalities within partner schools and networks. 3.3. Training and Capacity Building Provide gender-awareness and unconscious bias training for teachers, mentors, and project managers. Encourage participation in EU gender and diversity workshops. Promote female role models in science education through talks, videos, and campaigns. 3.4. Gender Dimension in Research and Teaching Integrate gender-sensitive examples and case studies into STEAM curricula. Encourage inclusion of female scientists, inventors, and artists in educational materials. Promote student projects that analyze gender perspectives in science, environment, and technology. 3.5. Work–Life Balance and Inclusion Support flexible working hours and online collaboration tools for women teachers with caregiving responsibilities. Develop a mentoring system for young female educators entering STEAM. Ensure inclusion of underrepresented groups, including rural and disadvantaged women. 3.6. Communication and Dissemination Create a “Women in Science Stories” section on the platform’s website and social media. Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Feb 11) annually. Collaborate with local and European partners (museums, NGOs, universities) to amplify gender equality impact. 4. Implementation Timeline (2025–2028) YearFocus AreaKey Milestones 2025Setup & TrainingForm Gender Equality Committee, start data collection, conduct 2 awareness workshops 2026IntegrationEmbed gender equality principles in all ongoing projects, publish first annual report 2027EmpowermentLaunch mentoring program, host international “Women in STEAM” conference 2028EvaluationPublish final impact report, design next GEP based on feedback and data