The low numbers of female and minority students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields has been fodder for much debate. A new analysis argues
School Profile: Engineering Schools with Women Deans
Please check out this informative and well written article that explains why engineers are integral to the American economy and infrastructure, how the job market has
Posted in: Diversity, Engineering, STEM, Women
STEMs to Flowers: A Grassroots Approach to a Career Mentor Program for Female (STEM) Students
(Article by Zoe Sullivan) As a fellow career services professional, I would be preaching to the choir if I stated the importance of a professional mentoring program for students in higher education. More>>
Mathematician is Ranked as the Top Job of 2014
9 out of the 10 best jobs in 2014 were in STEM fields, according to rankings from the website CareerCast. “This absolutely verifies the importance of STEM careers,” said
Posted in: Jobs, Mathematician, STEM, Top Jobs, Women
This Is Not Your Father’s STEM Job
Much has been written about the need to encourage women to embark on careers in STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—and fill the demand for future STEM employment. Article>>
Supporting Our Girls: The Key to Closing the Gender Gap in STEM Education
The American economy relies on the productivity, entrepreneurship, and creativity of all its people, yet women are being left behind in the critical fields of science, technology, engineering, and
Posted in: Education, Gender-gap, Girls, STEM, Women
Women Drop Out of STEM Fields Because They Feel Failure
A couple of new studies suggest that women might be “self-selecting” out of STEM fields because we’re trained to fear mediocrity and failure. It makes sense—when you’re told all
Women of Congress Promote STEM Education, Careers
The women of Congress are working to change that dynamic and empower young women to see themselves in STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — careers. Article>>