Using National Science Foundation data, Donna Milgram of the Institute of Women in Trades, Technology and Science has figured out that in order for women to pursue careers in STEM, “they need personal encouragement from instructors or counselors.” [More…] Through the CalWomen Tech Project, Milgram heads an initiative to educate community colleges around the U.S. with workshops, webinars, and online learning communities to improve recruitment and retention of women in STEM education programs. Go to Article…
The Science of Recruiting Women in STEM
May 17th, 2012 by Rich Feller
Posted in: Community Colleges, Diversity, STEM, Women
Society of Women Engineers Encourages STEM Involvement
May 15th, 2012 by Brad Graham
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has been active for six decades promoting the involvement of women in STEM related careers. Their website offers a myriad of resources for women including educational resources, scholarship information, and membership benefits, among others. SWE seeks to change the professional climate to enable women in engineering and technology to excel.
Posted in: Career, Engineering, STEM, Women
Report Emphasizes Demand for STEM Degree Holders
May 9th, 2012 by Brad Graham
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics indicates that jobs in STEM fields will grow by 17% by 2020 compared to non-STEM jobs at 14%. Despite an increase in the amount of college degrees, particularly in women, this research shows a decline in STEM degrees from 1985-2009 from 24% to 18%.
White House Event Encourages Girls’ Participation in STEM
April 26th, 2012 by Brad Graham
The White House Council on Women and Girls hosts a STEM event featuring women in the field in order to encourage interest in young women in these careers. Despite underrepresented populations in STEM careers, research has shown that 74% of teen girls are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Read article
Assessing the Cultural Context of STEM Pursuits
February 12th, 2012 by Rich Feller
Angela Byars-Winston reports on ways to recruit and retain women and girls in STEM. Read more from the article.
Posted in: Counselors, Educators, Students, Women
Need More Women In Your Technology Class?
January 21st, 2012 by Noah Clark
If you want to improve your woman enrollment in your technology class, check out what IWITTS has to offer.
Posted in: Counselors, Educators, Technology, Women
A Gender Gap to Innovation (Report)
September 14th, 2011 by Noah Clark
The United States Economic & Statistics Administration recently came out with a report on the gender gap in STEM. It’s a pretty short report, and a easy read, but filled with lots of important information.
Women in STEM Livecast
June 13th, 2011 by Noah Clark
There is a international dialogue on women in STEM livecast tomorrow 6/14, 11 a.m EDT. Read more about it here.
Posted in: Counselors, Educators, Parents, Students, Women
