Girls work in small teams to help each other, decide on a shared solution and solve problems
collaborative learning
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Engineering Design Process
EDP approach is encouraged among girls during the problem solving tasks, so that they learn to think like engineers.
We encourage the girls to be innovators and risk takers. We believe that there are no failures, only solutions that are "more or less" effective.
Safe learning environment
We are totally open to getting feedback from the girls to learn what interests them. We will also track their interest level periodically to gauge their level of interest.
tracking interest and open feedback
Online coding and computer literacy classes designed for girls (7-18 years old)
Our Team
Our Vision
A world in which empowered girls and women can confidently study, use and shape technology - and in which their doing so is both highly visible and totally unsurprising.
PRANATI BAGCHI, FOUNDER
I am a mother of a girl and a passionate educator with 15 years of teaching experience across The United States, India, and Singapore.
I founded The Lavender Spaceship Project because I want to give every little girl a chance to learn to code and develop computer literacy in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging. We have designed a program that is specially curated for girls - keeping their learning styles and interests in mind while exposing them to strong female role models in STEM fields.
I want to see that for the girls, making a meaningful impact through technology isn’t just possible, it’s to be expected. Will every Lavender Spaceship girl go on to a career in tech? Maybe not. But understanding the value of technology – how it works, and how to make it work for them -- means they (and the women they’ll become) won’t ever fear it.
ADVISORY BOARD
GRACE PARK
Grace is the Co-Founder and President of DocDoc, the world's first patient intelligence company, which harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to provide patients with information to make optimal healthcare decisions. Prior to DocDoc, Grace has held leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies like Medtronic and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Grace is a graduate of The United States Military Academy at West Point, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School alongside an MPA from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
Grace supports the idea of exposing girls to STEM at an early age. She believes that high STEM literacy is needed to build a strong and sustainable society which will help alleviate the problem of the gender gap in STEM fields. Grace believes in Lavender Spaceship's vision and is excited to share her experience and expertise to propel the mission of the company to greater heights.
ALIXE TSANG-LECLERCQ
Alixe is an economist who has been associated with the European commission in Brussels and prestigious MNCs in Asia. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Hong Kong University and a Bachelor’s degree from Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management.
Alixe wanted to apply her experience for social impact. The gender gap in STEM and the difference in readiness of boys and girls in 21st century skills is particularly close to her heart. After noticing the existing differences in tech-related fields and realizing how this gap may widen in the future economy, Alixe came on board with The Lavender Spaceship Project. She is passionate about fostering problem-solving mindset and grit in girls. Alixe believes in Lavender Spaceship’s vision and its philosophy to prepare future ready girls.
MEET THE TEAM
Marie Goh
Kavita Kaur
Nadiah Nisthar
Nadiah holds a degree in Molecular Biology and Applied Chemistry. She has been teaching girls coding for three years. As a dedicated teacher, Nadiah wants to develop a love for programming and technology among young girls. When not working, Nadiah loves to explore the world of Minecraft.
Marie is an engineer who has worked in Norway, Singapore and the United Kingdom. She holds a Masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Imperial College London and a Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic. Marie hopes that her work can inspire young girls to engineer a sustainable future for all of us.
Kavita holds a Bachelor's degree in Life Science and a Master's degree in Computing from the National University of Singapore. As someone who has been working in the STEM field for over 8 years, she is passionate about helping girls cultivate an interest in science and technology at an early age so that they may one day make significant contributions in the field.
Aries Tan
Aries is an undergraduate student at Nanyang Technological University, pursuing accountancy with a minor in digitalization and data analytics. She also holds a diploma in Web Programming. Aries aims to create a fun and engaging environment for young girls to learn and to find out how fun coding can be.
Zubaidah Dadlani
Zubaidah is a graduate of Nanyang Technological University Singapore, with a major in Biological Sciences and a minor in Creative Writing. She is passionate about writing and medical science. Zubaidah hopes that more young women will be inspired to pursue STEM by sharing the plethora of opportunities they can explore, and how fun and engaging it can be!
Liew Shi Hui
Shi Hui is a graduate of National University Singapore, where she studied information systems and business administration. She believes that technology can truly empower people to create and make a positive impact on society. Shi Hui has been teaching children programming and robotics for the past three years.
Renee Teo
Renee is a graduate of the National University of Singapore with a major in Data Science and Analytics. She is currently working as a Data Analyst at a multi-national company. Outside work, she enjoys sports and adventure! Through Lavender Spaceship, she hopes that girls will become bolder in taking on opportunities in the tech world.
Tamiz Thendral
Tamiz is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in green electronics at Nanyang Technological University. She finds STEM exciting and wants to share her passion with young girls. Tamiz loves reading history and biographies.
Audrey Quisit
Audrey is a third-year student at the Singapore University of Technology pursuing a degree in Computer Science. She loves teaching and interacting with children. Audrey enjoys crocheting, eating at cafés, and going to the gym during her free time.