Employers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics—commonly called the STEM industries—continue to struggle to attract female applicants. In its 2024 jobs report, the National Science Board found that men outnumber women almost 3-to-1 in STEM jobs that require at least a bachelor’s degree and over 8-to-1 in STEM jobs that don’t, such as electrical, plumbing or construction work.
Identifying as a ‘STEM person’ makes you more likely to pursue a STEM job
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