The Asian University for Women
(AUW), with support from Chevron Bangladesh, today inaugurated the Math and
Science Summer School 2026 at its campus in Chattogram. The four-week
program brings together 104 female students from across Bangladesh for
an immersive learning experience designed to inspire interest and build
capabilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), a
press release said.
Since 2019, Chevron Bangladesh
has partnered with AUW to expand access to quality STEM education for young
women and till 2025, already over 380 young women successfully graduated
from this program.
The AUW Math and Science Summer
School is designed to strengthen students’ academic skills, critical thinking,
and confidence through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. The program
seeks to equip participants with the knowledge and motivation needed to pursue
higher education and careers in science and technology.
This year’s cohort of 104
students has been selected from across Bangladesh to participate in a
comprehensive curriculum covering Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer
Coding, and Public Health. The courses will be delivered by distinguished
international and local instructors affiliated with institutions including the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of Oxford, American
University in Dubai, the University of Chattogram, and other leading academic
institutions.
The inauguration ceremony was
attended by Eric M. Walker, President and Managing Director of Chevron
Bangladesh, as Chief Guest. Addressing the students, he highlighted the
transformative role of STEM education in fostering innovation, supporting
national development, and creating opportunities for future generations of
women leaders.
“The future of STEM is not somewhere else. The future of STEM is right
here, in this room” said Eric M. Walker, President and Managing Director
of Chevron Bangladesh. He added “When young women are encouraged to dream
boldly and pursue their interests in science and technology, there is no limit
to what they can accomplish.”
Muhammad Imrul Kabir, Director
of Corporate Affairs, Chevron Bangladesh, attended the event as Special Guest.
Other Chevron Bangladesh representatives present included A K M Arif Akhter,
Head of Community Engagement & Sustainability; Ali Ashraf Choudhury,
Advisor, Community Engagement & Sustainability; M A Raquib, Field Corporate
Affairs Advisor and Md. Rashedul Alam, Dhaka Security Coordinator.
Representing AUW were Dr.
Sangita Rayamajhi, Interim Vice Chancellor; Dr. Haseena Khan, Director,
Antimicrobial Research Centre and Dr. Mohiuddin Ahsanul Kabir Chowdhury,
Director, AUW Math and Science Summer School, who welcomed the students and
guests. The inauguration ceremony was coordinated by Ms. Fatema Mehejabin; Ms.
Sharna Biswas Eity and Ms. Abeda Sultana.
Chevron Bangladesh and AUW
share a common vision of expanding opportunities for women through education
and leadership development. Over the years, Chevron’s support has helped
strengthen and expand the impact of the Summer School program, enabling more young
women to access high-quality STEM learning experiences.
