Across the world only 35% of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students in higher education are women. Only one in three engineering graduates and one in five computer science graduates are women.

This Friday, as the United Nations celebrates the 7th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly, it is vital to focus on promoting STEM education for girls in South Africa.

Research by Unesco and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has found that twice as many boys as girls expect to become engineers, scientists, or architects. Thabiso Tema speak to Tracey Young-Thompson - Manager of Operations at Advantage Learn and a young woman in science, Thulile Khanyile.