International Day of Women and Girls in Science – AI, Health and You 

Women and girls are leaving no stone unturned for a successful career in all the streams, especially Science. Be it healthcare, business, or technology, there is no stream where women are not working. We are living in a world where most countries are working towards equal opportunity for both men and women. Let us move further and understand what the International Day of Women and Girls in Science matters and when it is celebrated, and what the theme is as per the United Nations this year. 

Every year on February 11th, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s a day to honor the women making waves in STEM and to recognize how much work still lies ahead. 

This year’s theme from the United Nations is all about connection: “Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls.” 

No doubt it sounds complex, but here’s what it really means: the future doesn’t belong to just one field. It belongs to people who can connect technology, human understanding, business, and care. And that’s exactly what ABM College graduates do every day. 

Why We Need More Women in AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. It’s in our phones, our hospitals, and our workplaces. But here’s the problem: AI is built by people, and if the people building it all look the same, the technology ends up serving some of us better than others.

Right now, women make up less than one-third of the world’s researchers. In AI, the numbers are even lower. When women aren’t in the room, we get systems that miss the mark. We get medical tools that don’t work as well for female patients. We get hiring software that favors men. We get technology that simply isn’t fair.

This isn’t just about equality. It’s about building better tech that works for everyone.

At ABM College, we’re helping change this. Women in our Cybersecurity and other technology programs aren’t just learning to protect data; they’re learning to ask big questions. Who is this system designed for? Who might it leave out? How can we do better?

That kind of thinking? It changes everything.

Where Healthcare (Science) Meets Technology

Some of the most exciting work in STEM right now is happening in the field of healthcare and technology. Think about it: AI can help detect diseases earlier. Apps can connect patients to care faster. Data can help hospitals predict which patients need help most urgently. So it can help in managing patients’ records. 

But technology alone isn’t enough. You need people who understand both the science and the human side of care. You need empathy, communication, and the ability to listen.

That’s where ABM College students shine.

Whether you’re training to be a Health Care Aide, a Pharmacy Assistant, or working toward a career in Healthcare Administration, you’re learning more than just clinical skills. You’re learning how to advocate for patients. How to communicate with families. How to bring compassion into every interaction.

Now imagine combining that with knowledge of AI-driven health tools. Imagine being the person who notices when a patient’s needs don’t match what the algorithm predicted. Imagine being the one who speaks up.

• That’s not just a job. That’s leadership.

Real Research, Real Impact – Science

If you need proof that women in science save lives, look at what’s happening in cancer research right now.

Recently, results were announced from the PUMA trial, a study focused on a specific genetic mutation in breast cancer. This research is giving new hope to patients who previously had very few options.

Behind this breakthrough are women scientists, data analysts, and clinical researchers who refused to accept that nothing could be done. They saw a gap, and they worked to close it. But research like this doesn’t happen without support. It needs people to manage the data, coordinate the trials, and communicate findings to patients and families. It needs coders, administrators, and social workers. It needs all kinds of minds.

The Business Side of Change

This year’s UN theme also highlights finance – and that matters more than you might think. Building a future that works for everyone takes money. It takes smart budgeting, strategic investment, and leaders who know how to make a business case for inclusion.

At ABM College, our Business Administration and Accounting programs give women the skills to lead in boardrooms and budget meetings. When a female executive pushes for more funding toward women’s health research, she’s connecting finance and STEM. When a project manager insists on diverse hiring in a tech company, she’s building an inclusive future.

These aren’t separate issues. They’re all connected. And we need people who can see the whole picture.

What This Means for You

So what does all of this mean for ABM College students graduating in 2026?

It means you’re entering a workforce that is finally starting to value what you bring to the table. The old way of doing things, rigid, siloed, and dominated by one perspective, is fading. In its place is something better. Something more collaborative. Something that actually works. 

You don’t have to choose between being “technical” and being “caring.” You can be both. You can write code and comfort a patient. You can analyze spreadsheets and advocate for change. You can lead with data and lead with heart. 

On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the global conversations happening in UN boardrooms and research labs around the world. But we also celebrate what’s happening right here, in our classrooms, our practicums, and our communities.

To the women of ABM College: you are not just joining STEM. You are reshaping it. And the future is brighter, smarter, and more inclusive because of you.

Ready to build your future? ABM College offers diploma programs in Healthcare, Business, and Technology. Our enrollments are now open. Contact our admissions team to learn more.