Nature vs. nurture beliefs are still holding women back in STEM
New research explores how everyday assumptions—not just policies—can quietly steer women away from system-focused roles in STEM.| UBC News
New research explores how everyday assumptions—not just policies—can quietly steer women away from system-focused roles in STEM.| UBC News
In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood explores the realities of building bridges in a biased world with guest Sonia Pérez. They uncover the subtle and overt barriers that neurodivergent and minoritised people face in traditionally male-dominated sectors, particularly engineering and energy. Sonia offers candid reflections on navigating complex identities, masking in the workplace, and the intersection of motherhood, neurodiversity, and professional ambition. The con...| SEE Change Happen: The Inclusive Culture Experts
In today’s ever-changing world there is a need for diversity in the workforce. It brings creativity and innovation as well as different perspectives on pressing issues. Yet, in classrooms all over the world there is a glaring issue: a significant gender gap in both blue collar and STEM fields. Unfortunately, these fields are dominated by...| The Lance
As technology advances, STEM for girls is becoming increasingly relevant. Yet, despite this importance, many still believe that STEM is not for girls. Nonetheless, evidence shows that such thinking is [...]Read More...| Built By Me ® – STEM Learning
As adults, we spend about a third of our lives at work and do some play on the side to rest and recharge. For children, especially in the earliest stages [...]Read More...| Built By Me ® – STEM Learning
Regular involvement in STEM activities can make a massive difference not only in terms of the skills and knowledge children have but also how motivated they are to engage in [...]Read More...| Built By Me ® – STEM Learning
As our society advances toward a more technologically advanced lifestyle, it’s clearer than ever that we need more women in STEM for a variety of reasons. There are more STEM [...]Read More...| Built By Me ® – STEM Learning
Despite its promise of progress, Blue Origin’s all-female spaceflight exposed the persistent double standards women face in STEM| Ms. Magazine
It’s no secret that science, technology, engineering, and math — collectively called STEM — are dominated by men. According to research, women represent a stunningly low 27% of STEM professionals. There are many intersecting issues that contribute to this problem, but it’s clear that something must change. Women who want to break into these fields can take […] Continue Reading... The post 5 Ways Women Can Attract STEM Recruiters first appeared on A Flourishing Rose.| A Flourishing Rose
Europlanet and BIRA-IASB are organising a Wiki 2025 Edit-a-thon to promote diversity within the international planetary science community by highlighting the contributions of women and underrepresented groups on Wikipedia.| Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), under the leadership of Dr. Colleen Bielitz, vice president of strategic initiatives and outreach, has launched two transformative initiatives aimed at empowering women in the manufacturing industry. This effort, in collaboration with the Connecticut Office of Manufacturing (OOM) and the Million Women Mentors Connecticut Chapter, underscores SCSU’s role as a […]| News at Southern
Did you know that 23 June is International Women in Engineering Day? It spotlights the innovative and impactful contributions women have made| IEEE Innovation at Work
As part of a continuing effort to bridge the gender gap for women scientists, L’Oréal Singapore celebrated three outstanding women researchers in the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2023 program. Dr Leow Wan Ru, Dr Yang Le and Dr Xue Shifeng each received S$10,000 to advance their research.| Asian Scientist Magazine
