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
This definitely resonated with me. Now in my 40s and well supported by women bosses, my biggest frustration now is how often I feel like my technical ability threatens my male colleagues. They don't undervalue my skills but the exclusion persists.
It definitely is frustrating! I sometimes deal with the same thing. Thankfully I have a very supportive male boss, but it's very frustrating when people question me and then accept without questions when he backs me.