Prof. Maggie Cusack, President of MTU and Colm Hynes, Site Lead at DePuy Synthes, with Laura Condon, Chair of WiSTEM Society at MTU; Caoimhe Sexton, Chair of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering Society at MTU; and Elanna Hawe Levy, PRO of Sustainable Energy and Environment Society at MTU as it was announced that Johnson & Johnson’s WiSTEM2D programme has been expanded in partnership with MTU. Photo: Michael O’Sullivan/OSM PHOTO

STEM programme expands into MTU

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A programme aimed at inspiring and supporting more women to pursue a career in STEM has been expanded.

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) this week announced the expansion of its WiSTEM2D programme in partnership with Munster Technological University (MTU). WiSTEM2D stands for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Manufacturing and Design.

The programme was 1st introduced at University of Limerick in 2016. Since then, it has expanded to include University College Cork in 2018, and University of Galway in 2021, supporting more than 300 female students over the past 6 years.

“We are excited to be expanding our WiSTEM2D programme to Munster Technological University this year. Johnson & Johnson has a proud history in Cork, and we are firm believers in working with our educational partners to create a talent pipeline for the future,” said Anna Rafferty, Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D University Lead and Director of Strategy, Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland.

She added: “We recognise that we have a part to play in ensuring a fairer representation for women in STEM fields. This is why we have developed the WiSTEM2D programme, to build a diverse STEM community that reflects the great diverse aspects of society, by supporting and nurturing women studying in STEM.”

Prof. Maggie Cusack, President of Munster Technological University, said: “We are delighted to further our collaboration with Johnson & Johnson through the introduction of the WiSTEM²D programme. At Munster Technological University, we are committed to nurturing inclusivity, diversity, and equality, and we wholly support efforts to increase the number of female undergraduates in STEM²D. We currently have several campaigns underway to promote female participation in our science and engineering courses. These serve as a beacon of change and encouragement to women to become involved in STEM academically and professionally.”

Applications for the Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D programmes are now open to female students entering their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of studies 2022/2023 within Munster Technological University. Eligible students are asked to submit their application by Friday 14 October.

Niamh Aine Ryan
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