Ireland Workshop

Dagskrá viðburðarins:

16:00 Welcome & Introductions
16:20 Keynote Talk – Role Modelling Workshop
16:50 Mentoring Breakout Activity
17:30 Launch Presentation
18:00 Wrap-Up & Reflection

Stutt yfirlit yfir viðburðinn:

Feedback was collected via a live Mentimeter survey completed by 12 out of 12 participants during the event.

• Satisfaction Levels:

94% satisfaction with event value: Participants rated the event 4.7 out of 5 for overall value, and 4.8 out of 5 for likelihood of applying what they learned in their studies, career, or mentorship.

Impact on perception: Participants scored 4.4 out of 5 in agreement with the statement “I feel more confident that women can succeed in STEAM” following the event.

The most valued aspects were hearing from speakers, networking, and engaging with role model stories and presentations.

• Notable Feedback and Testimonials:

“It’s so important to mentor women to realise their potential — the speakers were very inspiring.”

“The speakers were inspirational, working in areas I never knew existed.”

“How as women we share the same challenges. It’s great to see it.”

“Intersectionality — people from different backgrounds coming together to improve something for all.”

“There is a wonderful network of amazing women out there willing to help raise others up.”

Conclusion and Next Steps

Wrap up the report with a reflection on the event’s success and any recommendations for future workshops:

• Achievements: The event successfully launched the FabConnectHer MentHer Community at Creative Spark Enterprise FabLab, bringing together 24 participants — mentors, mentees, and role models — in a structured and interactive setting. The Challenge → Turning Point → Impactrole modelling format effectively communicated real-world STEAM journeys, while the hands-on mentoring breakout gave participants tangible experience of the digital tools available through the FabConnectHer platform.
• Recommendations: Continue using the Challenge → Turning Point → Impactstorytelling structure for future role modelling sessions, as it provides a clear and relatable narrative framework. Ensure all role models receive a clear briefing and timing guidance ahead of the event to maintain a smooth flow between back-to-back presentations. Increase promotion through school and college networks to grow the mentee cohort in future iterations.
• Next Steps: Participants will be invited to join the FabConnectHer MentHer Community and register on the digital peer-to-peer mentoring platform. Follow-up communications to be sent to all attendees with links to the Resource Repository and details of upcoming FabConnectHer events or related.