Women in STEM
Women make up approximately half of the population, but less than a third of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians in the U.S. With chronic underrepresentation in STEM fields at all levels of the professional pipeline and educational system, women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics face unique challenges. From combating deeply-engrained stereotypes to the push for paid parental leave to salary disparities and more, we have a long way to go to guarantee that everyone can discover, nurture, and execute on plans for professional success in STEM careers. Join Katie and Chelsea as they look at the statistics behind the lingering gender inequality in STEM fields.
Bonus: Chelsea discusses her 10-year college reunion, about which Kate had some keen career-related observations, and both hosts give us the latest roundup of educational resources and tools in the “What We Learned” segment. Thanks for supporting this independent podcast!
Sources:
AAUW – The STEM Gap: Women and Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
National Archives – Morrill Act 1862
Brittanica.com – STEM education curriculum
Inside Higher ED – Broken Link Between Pay and Productivity for Women in STEM by Colleen Flaherty
Catalyst.org – Women on Corporate Boards (Quick Take)
TeacherATI – Gender diversity: women in the data centre talent pipeline by Nicole Cappella
UNICEF – Mapping gender equality in STEM from school to work
Maryville University – Women in STEM: A Guide to Bridging the Gender Gap
National Girls Collaborative Project – Current State of STEM
The Atlantic – The More Gender Equality, the Fewer Women in STEM By Olga Khazan
Smithsonian – Girls and Women in STEM
informED – 10 Programs Closing the Gender Gap in STEM By Jennifer Lachs