Exploring the Afghan girls robotics team with Saghar Salehi

14/09/2023 28 min Episodio 910
Exploring the Afghan girls robotics team with Saghar Salehi

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Episode Synopsis

Saghar Salehi is a former member of the Afghan girls’ robotics team. The team became a symbol for the progress of Afghan women. They participated in the global robotics competition held in the US in 2017 and won an award for “courageous achievement” given to teams who persevere through trying circumstances. The team was able to escape Afghanistan a few months ago, as the Taliban resurged. Scott talks with Saghar about the importance of STEM education and her plans for the future.