February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, is about more than recognizing past achievements. It’s a moment to look forward. Who gets encouraged to pursue science. Who gets access to role models. And who feels like they belong in technical spaces early enough to imagine themselves there long term.
Organizations play a critical role in this pipeline. Not just through who they hire, but through how they show up in classrooms, communities, mentorship networks, and family conversations that shape future scientists and technologists.
With Microsoft Copilot by your side, it’s easier than ever to design meaningful initiatives and events that shine a light on diversity in IT. To help you get started, here are three ready-to-use prompts you can try with Copilot to bring this important day to life in your organization.
Designing a mentorship program to support women in IT
Mentorship is a proven way to support and encourage women in technology careers. . When mentorship programs work best, they’re intentional about career stage and scope. A first‑career professional has very different questions than someone preparing for a leadership role. Clarifying who the program is for from the start helps ensure mentors and mentees both get real value.
Here’s a sample prompt and Copilot’s response to help you get started:
Copilot prompt:
Design a mentorship program for early-career women in technical roles, with light-weight time commitments for busy mentors, including structure, suggested activities, and ways to measure success.
Copilot’s response:
From global icons to everyday role models
While global trailblazers like Ada Lovelace or Grace Hopper helped shape the field, recognition often feels most powerful when it’s personal. Consider spotlighting women whose work has directly impacted your teams or students. This could include:
- Engineers or technical leads inside your organization
- Women working in partner or customer organizations
- Alumni, interns, or educators connected to your community
Copilot prompt:
Help me create a short, inclusive spotlight recognizing women in science or technology who are connected to our organization or community. Keep it practical, personal, and focused on real work rather than titles or awards. Include guidance on where and how we might share these spotlights.
Copilot's response:
Creating pathways for girls in science and technology
Celebrating women already working in science and technology is only part of the story. The “girls” in International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a reminder that curiosity, confidence, and access often begin long before a first job offer.
Even organizations without youth employees can play a meaningful role by supporting early exposure to science and technology and by helping girls see themselves as capable, curious problem‑solvers.
One way Copilot can help is by turning complex work into stories that feel approachable and age-appropriate.
Example Copilot prompt:
Help me turn what our team works on into a short, engaging story for middle school girls that explains why science and technology matter in everyday life, using simple language and real‑world examples rather than job titles.
Teams can use Copilot like this to shape talks, classroom visits, family-friendly events, or community outreach moments that spark interest without overwhelming technical detail.
Other ways organizations can support girls in science and technology include:
- Partnering with local schools, libraries, or community groups to offer short, informal sessions that introduce girls to science and technology careers through storytelling and demonstrations.
- Inviting employees to share what first sparked their interest in science, focusing on curiosity and exploration rather than résumés or titles.
- Supporting existing programs that already work with girls in STEM through volunteering, sponsorship, or simply amplifying their work.
With Copilot as a brainstorming and planning partner, organizations can turn good intentions into inclusive, meaningful moments that resonate with women today and inspire the scientists and technologists of tomorrow.
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