STEM comprises of four major fields of studies; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As society innovates and technology advances, the need for professionals who understand how these technologies work and who can propose practical solutions continues to grow. Today, STEM jobs are in high demand, and many are projected to stay in demand for several years. At the same time, STEM professionals are in short supply, which is why so many colleges — as well as the U.S. government — are imploring students to study STEM.
Giving women equal opportunities to pursue — and thrive in — STEM careers helps narrow the gender pay gap, enhances women’s economic security, ensures a diverse and talented STEM workforce and prevents biases in these fields and the products and services they produce
While women make up about 47% of the total workforce, they are statistically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM.
With a current lack of perspectives, women's involvement is crucial to the success of STEM-related fields.
