Remarkable Harrogate pupil helping to 'change the STEM landscape' for young women
An inspirational student at a Harrogate secondary school has won a prestigious award in London for her impressive record of encouraging girls to study STEM subjects.
Nina, who is in Year 10 at St John Fisher Catholic Academy, received the One to Watch Award which is awarded to a girl aged 11-18 for actively encouraging girls to study Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects at school-level or making waves in the tech space.
Her success was part of The Everywoman in Technology awards which highlight the amazing women working within the tech sector nationally.
The awards aim to inspire the next generation of female talent to pursue careers in tech by shining a spotlight on inspirational women at all stages of their careers from the beginning onwards.
Nina was nominated for the award by Mark Ward, the Head of IT and Computer Science at St John Fisher Catholic Academy.
“Nina is a proud ambassador for STEM subjects, computer science, in particular,” said Mr Ward.
"She is continually acting as a role model, encouraging the girls she studies with to believe in themselves and their abilities.
"She loves to take what she learns in the classroom to the next level, whether that is researching big topics like nanotechnology, teaching children of all ages maths, and generally having a drive for all things STEM.”
Attracting more women to the sector remains critical, as female employees account for 24.8% of the total STEM workforce, and government figures suggest this has fallen from 29.4% in 2020.
Winners showcase the breadth of the industry, from teenagers inspiring their classmates to join computer science clubs, through to women using AI to accelerate scientific discoveries and encouraging girls all over the world to unlock the power of a digital education for transforming their lives.
Following the initial nomination, Nina was shortlisted for an interview held in January and announced as a finalist shortly after.
After the awards ceremony she had the chance to network with industry experts, picking up contacts to further her already incredible work within the tech and STEM field.
More information at: https://www.everywoman.com/everywoman-in-technology-awards/2026-winners/