There are resources available for women in STEM to help them pursue their fields of interest and succeed. For instance, special scholarship programs exist to encourage young women to pursue STEM careers.
Feeling intimidated and lack of confidence or imposter syndrome; lack of transparency with our colleagues and lower salary; fighting pre-conceived assumptions about our lifestyles and goals; lack of guidance and mentorship.
- Confidence and Intimidation- Lack Of Transparency- Fighting Societal Assumptions Over Gender Roles- Finding Mentorship-Lack of a Community or Support Network
We all know that representation matters. The more women enter the fields, the more likely we are to have subsequent generations following in these footsteps.
Women in STEM are a unique group of female professionals. They must overcome many hurdles to get through school and training and move up the ranks at work.