STEM Students and Graduates
So you’re considering a career or qualification in a STEM or male-dominated subject, but you haven’t quite decided if;
a. STEM is for you
b. You are ready to challenge assumptions that STEM IS for women and men.
c. You want a long-term career in STEM, therefore cannot justify the expenditure and time investment needed for a STEM qualification.
Well, this is where we can help.
We have a community of young and older women dedicated to
a. Being the change the STEM industry and male-dominated industries need.
b. Being the voice for women of today and future generations.
c. Raising debate and questioning why the gender pay gap still exists and what we can do collectively to close that gap.
And we would love you to be part of that community.
What is STEM, and why should you chase your STEM dreams
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, but a more comprehensive range of academic disciplines fall under this description. Here’s a list of some of the other STEM courses you can study:
Aerospace engineering
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemical engineering
Chemistry
Civil engineering
Computer science
Electrical engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical engineering
Physics
Psychology
Statistics
The number of women in science and engineering is growing, yet men continue to outnumber women, especially at the upper levels of these professions.
The gender gaps are exceptionally high in some of the fastest-growing and highest-paid jobs of the future, like computer science and engineering. As a result, we need to come together to close this gap by encouraging more women into STEM roles and supporting them in leadership within their fields.
A history of women in STEM
Women today are paving the way for future generations in STEM and traditionally male-dominated industries. In 2013, tech thought-leader Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon founded STEMettes to encourage women and girls aged 5-21 to build apps.
Let’s get more women into STEM
As well as encouraging more women to choose a STEM degree, universities, employers, and governments have introduced policies to increase the proportion of women choosing to study in these areas. However, traditionally STEM subjects have been very male-dominated, with young girls often discouraged from pursuing a technical career path. As a result, while 12% of women in bachelor programs will graduate with a STEM degree each year, only 3% go on to work in the STEM field.
At Jobs for Women, we are ready to challenge assumptions that STEM is for men and to support you during your STEM studying and into a highly successful career in STEM where you will be the change and lead in your field.
Join our all-women (and non-binary) community today.
