Women Are Only 24% of All STEM Workers in the US
by Kaitlin Senk on Jul 21, 2014 | Views: 880 | Score: 4
| % of Workers Who Are...Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| All Jobs | 52 | 48 |
| STEM Jobs | 76 | 24 |
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mic.com, esa.doc.gov
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by Kaitlin Senk on Jul 21, 2014 | Views: 880 | Score: 4
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The gender imbalance in the sciences today is arguably more pronounced than in any other field. According to data from the National Science Foundation, included in Verizon's viral commercial, 66% of fourth grade girls say they like science and math, but only 18% of all college engineering majors are female. So when do these potential Marie Curies lose their interest?