Guests pose at the inauguration ceremony of Math and Science Summer School 2025 held on its rooftop campus in Chattogram recently. Dr. Nurun Nahar Chowdhury, Additional Secretary, Energy and Mineral Resources Division (EMRD), was present as the chief guest. Asian University for Women (AUW) inaugurated its Math and Science Summer School 2025, funded by Chevron, in a ceremony held on its rooftop campus in Chattogram recently.
This year's programme brings together 101 talented college girls from across Bangladesh for a month-long fun-based practical learning experience focused on STEM education, says a statement.
Since its launch in 2019, the Chevron-sponsored AUW Math and Science Summer School has played a pivotal role in inspiring young women to pursue higher education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
This year's cohort will engage in courses on Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Programming, and Public Health, taught by both local and international faculty members with strong academic backgrounds.
Dr. Nurun Nahar Chowdhury, Additional Secretary, Energy and Mineral Resources Division (EMRD), attended the inauguration ceremony as the chief guest.
In her address, she emphasised the vital importance of STEM education in driving national progress and empowering young women across the country.
Dr. Rubana Huq, Vice Chancellor of AUW, delivered a welcome speech underscoring the university's mission to educate and empower women across Asia.
Dr. Mohiuddin Ahsanul Kabir Chowdhury, Director of the Summer School, officially inaugurated the event.
Notable representatives from Chevron Bangladesh -- Zahir Uddin Mohammed Babur Khan, Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs; and A K M Arif Akter, Head of Community Engagement & Sustainability; -- expressed their continued support for AUW's Math and Science Summer School initiatives and reaffirmed their commitment to empowering young women in STEM fields.
Dr. Munal Mahbub, Senior Vice President, Chittagong Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry; and Dr. Fatima Mary Sidotam, Dean of Students at AUW; were also present.
Tanuj Roy, Principal of Dinarpur College; AS Md Kamrul Haque Jewel, an assistant teacher from Scholars Home; and Jalal Uddin Rumi, Vice Principal of Creative College; also spoke at the event.
Two alumnae, Nusrat Jahan Yamim (Summer School 2019) and Shah Jafrin Sultana (Summer School 2024), shared heartfelt reflections on how the programme shaped their academic and personal journeys.
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