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February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to raise awareness of the ongoing under representation of women in STEM disciplines. The day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. This day is important because: 🔹Women are often given smaller research grants than their male colleagues. 🔹Only 12% of members of national science academies are women. 🔹In cutting edge fields such as AI, only 1 in 5 professionals (22%) is a woman. 🔹Women still account for only 28% of engineering graduates 🔹Women account for only 40% of graduates in computer science. 🔹Female researchers tend to have shorter, less well-paid careers. 🔹Women’s work is underrepresented in high-profile journals, and they are often passed over for promotion. We'd like to acknowledge and honour our many women members who teach or support STEM subjects and the important role they play in inspiring students. 👏👩🔬

Every day, women make incredible contributions to the industries of science, technology, engineering, and math. Even though they remain a minority in these spaces, their impact is undeniable. This is a wonderful article that highlights 8 books written by brilliant #WomenInSTEM. They span a number of topics, from #ArtificialIntelligence to physics. Share this with young women who are just entering the industry, students, teachers, and more experienced STEM experts!

#WomenInTech fight their way through systems that were not designed for their success every day. However, some brilliant minds cannot be stopped when it comes to rising to the top and following their technology dreams. Gender equality increases diversity, unique perspectives, creativity, and innovation. We need it if we want to move forward as a society. This article lists 8 insightful books by 8 trailblazing women in STEM, highlighting the accomplishments that women have already made across industries. #Representation leads to inspiration! #MastercardEmployee

Yesterday I attended a very informative talk by Dr Ulrika Sultan regarding her PhD on why do girls loose interest in STEM. The talk stressed the importance of role models and how role models should be found in everyday life. For example, if your bike breaks, try to fix it yourself and do not be the one who needs a boy to fix it, because there is certainly a young girl looking at you and learning some wrong stereotypes... I also learned about the eight dimensions of science capital and their importance also in this context: 1. science literacy - how you navigate science 2. Science related attitudes and values 3. Knowledge of transferability of science 4. Consumption of science media  5. Participation of science activities outside school 6. Family science qualifications knowledge and skills 7. Knowing people in science 8. Talking about science in everyday life I was also recommended a very good book: "The No Club" which is about learning to say NO to tasks that might be useful to your organisation but not useful to a person or her career. It is not a surprise that it is mostly women who usually take these tasks. In my work environment it is usually the same individuals I must say independent of gender. Thanks so much High5Girls for organising such an event. I have noticed so many insulting solutions to include girls in STEM, like making pink and purple games that explain you what physics and math are, so I was very positive impressed by the work of Ulrika together with her very engaging presentation style.

Happy Women's History Month. Recently, AzoM spoke with Dr. Laura Gagliardi, about her passion for chemistry and the importance of women and girls in STEM sectors such as her own. "I think women should be encouraged to undertake a STEM career from early on in their life. There should be opportunities for everyone at all ages to approach STEM and enjoy it, and this should be achieved at all levels of society. It is not a problem that can be addressed only in higher education. We, as educators, should try our best to be as inclusive as possible in teaching chemistry/science and the passion for research, but society as a whole has to embrace a much bigger challenge. " Read the full interview here - https://lnkd.in/gZiE-4dy

If you’re seeing a lot of people wearing purple on TV today, don’t adjust your color settings. It’s Dress for STEM Day! It’s Spring Break so Zoë and I celebrated at @summermoon_trailer. She’s decked out in purple and my scarf has purple in it! 💜 ——————————————————————— The Dress for STEM movement promotes diversity and inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and math careers. Dress For STEM encourages the public to wear purple on March 14 as a gesture of support and advocacy for increased female representation in STEM. Did you know? Women make up half of the total U.S. college-educated workforce, but only 28% of the science and engineering workforce. * Fewer than 10% of female college first-year students indicate intentions to major in engineering, math, statistics, or computer science. * More than 32% of women switch out of STEM degree programs in college. * Less than 30% of the world’s researchers are women. Why March 14? It’s Pi Day! Pi (π), one of the most well-known mathematical constants, is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, 3.141592654. So, Pi Day is the calendar date 3/14 or March 14. March is also Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day was on March 8. #dressforstem #meteorologist #femalemeteorologist #weather #stem #womeninstem

𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙞𝙧𝙡𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 February 11, International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual observance that celebrates the achievements and contributions of women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).This date was chosen to honour the birthday of Marie Curie, a pioneering physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of radioactivity and nuclear physics. Statistics reveal that the gender gap in STEM careers remains significant. From engineering to computer science, women are underrepresented. By acknowledging this gap, we can work collectively to dismantle systemic barriers and create a more inclusive environment. Equitable access to quality education is paramount. Unfortunately, girls still face obstacles in pursuing STEM education globally. By advocating for equal educational opportunities, we lay the foundation for a more diverse and inclusive scientific community. As educators and leaders, we play a crucial role in shaping the narrative. Let's ensure that our classrooms are inclusive and that children irrespective of the gender they belong to, know they have the potential to excel in science. Together, we can bridge the gender gap and create a more equitable future. #womeninscience #ungoals #genderequality #equalopportunity #scienceeducation #stemeducation *photograph taken is in personal capacity and is not an official representation of any work or person

🗣️We've all heard about the illuminati and how they take away people's souls (and perhaps eat babies???) some of us believe in parts of it while others think of it as total bullcrap. ✨So much curiosity about an organisation that is simply a conspiracy and untraceable at that. So why not let me use this opportunity to enlighten you about a very legitimate organisation instead, which is just as trustworthy and traceable as carbon paper ;) 💪 The star of the show here is an organisation called STEMExpedition (aka this page) which acts as a super cool doorway (like the one you see in Narnia) and leads you straight into the kingdom of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Here imagination and innovation go hand in hand to show you just how accessible the world of STEM can be. With engaging projects, podcasts and articles. Aiming to bloom flowers of curiousity and inspiration towards STEM, for you to water. It is a student led organisation which emphasises on the importance of exploration, creativity and inclusivity. It doesn't simply provide you with a space to learn at but is also a platform where you can share what you know in the form of STEM articles for other enthusiasts to appreciate. Let your enthusiasm towards the field of STEM grow and dwell into something beautiful and impactful at STEMExpedition. #stem #stemeducation

Today on International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate women and girls' achievements in physics and remind the world how vital it is that every woman and girl sees that physics is for them. Our new VP for science and innovation, Tara Shears, speaks here about why that’s so important: https://bit.ly/42yamvS Too many young people, including girls, are made to feel that they can't do physics, or they just don't fit in. Our Limit Less campaign supports young people to change to world and fulfill their potential by doing physics. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3wiiogg #IOPLimitLess Our Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund is for people from groups that are currently underrepresented in physics, including women, to study towards a doctorate in physics. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WxffRE For this year's general elections, we're asking the next government to prioritise tackling barriers in education that prevent too many young people from pursuing physics. One of the ways of doing this is by taking a whole-school approach to equity and inclusion. Find out more: https://bit.ly/48eeSRk #IDWGS #WomenInScienceDay #WomenInSTEM