Hi ladies, Happy Thursday.
This article popped up on my LinkedIn this morning and I found it a very interesting read.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/serenitygibbons/2024/02/20/how-more-equality-can-be-brought-to-women-in-stem-fields/?sh=7f678179650d
Despite 45% of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) students now being women across the US, women still only represent 26% of STEM professionals and 40-50% of those tend to leave their STEM positions after 5-7 years. The article talks how women can be more supported in these roles.
Happy reading!
Nicki
Thanks for sharing. It's not surprising that the first barrier is feeling undervalued, when we know that women have to be over qualified to be considered for the same opportunities as men, and doubly so for women of color.
www.healio.com/.../women-more-likely-than-men-to-be-hired-for-jobs-below-their-qualification-level
Thanks for sharing, Ragan! A very interesting read. It's so frustrating that we have to work so hard for the same opportunities.