Mindanao State University-Marawi through the Office of International Affairs and Linkages conducted an Information Session on 27 February 2025 at the Meranaw Cultural Heritage Center, MSU Campus, to encourage students, particularly female students, to explore and pursue engineering-related academic programs and career opportunities. The activity aimed to broaden students’ awareness of the diverse fields of engineering, their relevance to national development, and the growing opportunities for women to participate in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions. Through the orientation, female students were introduced to potential academic pathways, career prospects, scholarship opportunities and the significant contributions they can make in traditionally male-dominated fields. The initiative reflects MSU’s commitment to promoting gender equality in education, challenging gender stereotypes in career choices, and ensuring that women have equal opportunities to participate in technical and professional disciplines.
The activity also served as an avenue for empowering female students to make informed decisions about their academic and career aspirations by providing information, encouragement, and exposure to engineering as a viable and rewarding career option. By encouraging young women to pursue engineering-related programs. The activity was attended by PMS Director Atty. Norsary Mamad, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Amerkhan G. Cabaro, College of Engineering Dean Prof. Engr. Karla M. Khalid and some faculty members of the Division of Engineering Technology and other related fields. The session was facilitated by Prof. Assistant Professor Dr. Aroonsri Nuchitprasittichai, Head of Global Engagement, Institute of Engineering of Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand. This initiative demonstrates the university’s efforts to create an inclusive academic environment where female students are encouraged to overcome traditional barriers, develop their technical capabilities, and become future engineers, innovators, and leaders who can contribute to the sustainable development of Mindanao and the country.
