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The National Science Foundation’s grants to universities are helping in funding gender equity projects in STEM. 🔬UNC Wilmington will be using part of their NSF grant to work on the barriers female faculty face in STEM at UNC Wilmington. This move will aid in advancing women-led research projects at the university.✨#BuiltByGirls #WomenInSTEM

It’s #InternationalDayofTheGirl, which is the perfect time to share findings from Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX)’s just-released The Girls’ Index™: Girls & STEM Impact Report. The report shows that 55% of girls are considering a STEM career. But as interest in STEM-related fields continues to grow, stereotypes and societal pressures are causing girls' perceptions of their abilities in STEM subjects to decrease. When I chose to pursue a Computer Science degree, I was one of only a handful of women interested in the field at my college. Today, there is a full program for women at my alma mater, Barnard College. We've made progress, but closing the gender gap in STEM requires representation – it's essential to offer visible and diverse role models who demonstrate that STEM is accessible to all. By developing supportive environments and uplifting and showcasing successful women in STEM, we can break down barriers and stereotypes. I encourage you to read the full report to learn how you can encourage girls’ interest in STEM: http://spr.ly/6042U48Bm #RulingOureXperiences #beingagirlROX #GirlsandSTEM

Did you know that under one out of five students enrolling in engineering (and related technologies) in Australia are men?  In 2021, men made up 34% of STEM enrolments in Australian universities. This may be shocking, especially because it is not true. This is the harsh reality for women in STEM. In Australia, women are heavily underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and this is due to influences in early life and schooling environment. If you are surprised by these numbers, I ask, when you think about STEM do you see gender? I am a first year actuarial masters student at UNSW. For my COMM5501 data story project I focused on gender equality as my chosen SDG. I have chosen to highlight the underrepresentation of women in STEM degrees in Australia as a result of an individuals societal surroundings as they have grown up. This includes primary and highschool education, teachers, societal expectations/stereotypes, gender bias etc. I told my story through multiple data visualisations. I found COMM5501 to be a helpful subject for practising presentations, graphing visualisations (tableau), learning from feedback from both tutors and peers, and learning to ask for help/constructive criticism. Throughout this semester I continuously kept a high level of effort and work into this major project. Upon reflection, I would give myself an 8.8/10 for deliverable 4 and 5 combined. Thankyou to the subject co-ordinators, lecturers & tutors. #unswDataVisComm Poon Leung @Jun Chen.

Cracking the Gender Code in STEM: Is a 50-50 Split a Pipe Dream? Why aren't more young women pursuing STEM subjects? Despite decades of progress, female representation in fields like engineering and computer science remains surprisingly low. So, what's missing? Role models. But not just any — we need visible, relatable women owning their space in STEM to dispel persistent stereotypes and ignite ambition. Is aiming for a 50% enrolment split overly ambitious? Perhaps. After all, interests are diverse, and not every woman aspires to be a STEM superstar - just as not every man does. Yet striving toward balance shouldn't be about hitting an exact figure; it's about ensuring every young woman who dreams of science or tech sees it as a realm of limitless possibility, not gendered gatekeeping. We need to get to the root of the issue. Why are these courses not pulling in female students? It's high time to re-evaluate our approach. Let's start with early education, imbued with creativity and experimentation, to captivate girls' imaginations. Let's amplify stories of female innovators shaping our world, making STEM an adventure, not an anomaly. As the founder of Software Placements, I've been matching talent with opportunity for over 25 years, and one conclusion is clear: access to inspiring mentors can turn curiosity into career. With a personal passion for sport, history, and politics, I know the power of representation - seeing someone like you excel can turn the "impossible" into "I'm possible." So, let's provoke conversation, not confrontation. Could targeted outreach and revised curricula boost female STEM enrolment? Can we cultivate an educational culture where a girl's interest in science is nurtured as norm, not exception? Share your insights in the comments below — let's make STEM inclusive, one breakthrough at a time. #STEMDiversity #WomenInTech #EducationalInnovation

Magali Anderson Raffaella FolgieriMichaela JamelskaLuc Castan Changing the Equation-Securing STEM Futures for Women Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are seen as the fields of the future, with expanding job opportunities creating the goods, services and innovations that shape our daily lives. Yet women and girls form a third or less of the students, employees and innovators in these fields. When they do work in STEM, women earn 85% or less of what men are paid, and they are more likely to be the target of gender-based violence and sexism than women in other fields. Virtually no progress has been made in the past two decades. Women and girls remain less likely than men and boys to advance to the next stage of their education or career in STEM, despite equal capacity. To close the gender gap, STEM studies and careers must be made possible and worthwhile, as a competitive choice for girls and women. This policy brief identifies mechanisms to improve women’s and girls’ aspiration, participation and retention in STEM fields, from early education through to careers, illustrated by actions within G20 countries. #WomenEntrepreneurs #LeadershipExcellence #femalefounders #diversityandinclusion #leadership #business #womenindigital https://lnkd.in/eSeNKvce

As part of the RUN-EU project, we are delighted to announce that a seminar on "Adding an EDI perspective to STEM-related research and teaching" will be hosted on 8th October 2024. Target Group: It is open to STEM researchers, educators, department heads, and administrators, focusing on integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in research, teaching, and outreach. The seminar will address key EDI-related issues in STEM research, particularly the lack of diverse perspectives in R&I and the resulting impact on research, teaching, and outreach activities. Promoting gender diversity, integrating the principles of EDI, and adopting a gender+ perspective may be challenging, but they will be critical to creating more equitable and effective technologies, systems, and services. This will, in turn, improve user and student satisfaction, foster innovation, and drive economic growth. An initial roadmap will be presented for innovative strategies that will be useful at both the individual and departmental levels. Questions addressed: - How can STEM educators and researchers incorporate gender+, EDI and intersectionality perspectives into their work without having formal training in these areas? - What practical strategies can be implemented at both the individual and departmental levels to promote more inclusive research and teaching practices? - What challenges may arise in promoting gender diversity in STEM research and how can they be effectively addressed? Learning Outcomes: - Participants will learn practical strategies for integrating gender+, EDI, and intersectionality perspectives into STEM research and teaching. - Participants will be empowered to implement innovative strategies at both the individual and departmental levels to promote EDI in their institutions. - Participants will learn how to overcome the challenges related to promoting gender diversity and EDI in STEM research, thus contributing to more innovation and economic growth. This seminar will be hosted by Dr. Rita Bencivenga, an expert with over 35 years of experience in gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) studies, focusing on STEM. A certificate of attendance will be issued after the event. Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dt8K5_Jq Technological University of the Shannon NHL Stenden Polytechnic of Leiria Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave Universidad de Burgos FHV - Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences HOWEST University of Applied Sciences Széchenyi István Egyetem Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK #run_eu #horizon2020 #erasmus #erasmusplus #europeanuniversities #europeanunion

🔦🌟 Sneak peek of our report that dives deep into tackling gender disparities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education! This comprehensive analysis uncovers the institutional and structural obstacles preventing young girls from pursuing paths in #STEM. Here is what you can expect from the report: 1️⃣ 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲: learn about insights from previous and ongoing STEM education initiatives. 2️⃣ 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: we collected data from 111 diverse projects focused on girls and women, including 17 face-to-face interviews with key project stakeholders who share their motivations, results, and challenges. 3️⃣ 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: discover the key barriers such as societal stereotypes, traditional teaching methods, and funding challenges that significantly affect girls in STEM. 4️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: explore actionable recommendations to develop inclusive STEM #education programs for all genders, particularly targeting girls aged 14-18 at #primary and #secondary levels. Join us in our mission to enhance inclusivity in STEM fields.   👁Stay tuned the full report will be available soon #STEMequality #girlsinSTEM #inclusion #empowerfuturegenerations #STEMeducation #endstereotypes #genderequality

🌟 Tackling the Underrepresentation of Women in STEM 🌟 The underrepresentation of women in STEM fields remains a pressing global issue. With around 75% of the fastest-growing occupations requiring STEM skills, ensuring diversity in these fields is critical—not only for boosting the talent pool but also for fostering creative solutions to today’s complex challenges. Yet, the statistics are concerning: women represent only 16% of engineering graduates and 13% of the Australian engineering workforce. I’m excited to share our latest research, which sheds light on how the educational experience influences women’s identity development with STEM disciplines. Our study highlights the pivotal role of teacher support in students’ identity development with the field of study by lowering feelings of alienation from school and improving the valence of heterogeneity. This study provides deep insights into the role of teachers' gender in strengthening the relationship between teacher support and students’ identity development with STEM discipline, emphasising the need for representation and inclusive practices in education. By focusing on the education sector, where initial identity with STEM professions is formed, this research provides actionable insights to help bridge the gender gap in STEM. Let’s continue the conversation about creating an inclusive and supportive environment for the next generation of women in STEM. 🚀 Suzanne Young Edhem (Eddie) Čustović, Ph.D. #WomenInSTEM #Research #Diversity #DiversityInSTEM

👩🔬🔬⚛️⚗️🛰️ STEM Education and the vitality of women in today's innovations driven-world is synonymous to equipping women and people with critical thinking, problem solving, and technical skills necessary for the future workforce. Beyond career prospects, STEM fosters creativity and resilience, empowering young minds to face global challenges. Integrating STEM for all especially girls and underrepresented groups creates equitable opportunities and diverse prospective in solving real-world problems. Promoting STEM Education ensures a skilled, adaptable, and inclusive society prepared for tomorrow's challenges. This brings the question; How can we make STEM Education more inclusive for girls and migrated communities? Let's us engage in this life-transforming discussion and ✈️ dive to the comments section. #innovation #STEM Education #women in technology #womenovate

🚀 While women have made significant strides in STEM since the 1970s, recent years have seen a plateau in progress. The culprit? Persistent gender bias in education and the workplace. Despite their capabilities, girls face underestimation in math from a young age, with studies showing they receive lower grades than boys for similar work. This early discouragement impacts their STEM ambitions profoundly. 🔬 By the time they reach college, women earn 36% of STEM bachelor’s degrees but continue to confront stereotypes about their skills and dedication. A notable study reveals that 43% of women in STEM leave their careers within seven years of becoming mothers—not just for family reasons, but due to ongoing bias and barriers that their male colleagues rarely face. 🌐 This isn't just about individual career paths; it's a significant loss to innovation and scientific advancement. We need to challenge these biases and create a truly inclusive STEM field. Read more: The Argonaut - Moscow, ID by Presley Zimmerman https://ow.ly/p6R750Rui7H #inclusivestem #stem #womeninstem #womaninstem #education #neverstoplearning #workplace #math #studies #study #Empowerment #BreakingBarriers #STEM #techdeveloper #engineer #BreakTheBias #GirlsInSTEM #WomenInScience #TechWomen