Breaking down barriers across the STEM field is a constant battle for women and non-binary individuals. Woodwork is one of those fields. As of 2020, only 3.1% of carpenters were women, making it a ...

Johns Hopkins and Bloomberg Philanthropies recently launched the Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative, a $150 million effort to create new pathways for students from historically Black colleges and ...

Among the causes of the persistent gender pay gap in the United States, choice of college majors stands tall. Graduates in fields that tend to attract more women than men, such as art history, French, ...

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Guest starring in Star Trek was no challenge for Mae Jemison, as her knowledge of outer space was vast. She was the first woman of color to be deployed in space. Her decades-long career has mostly ...

In an era dominated by technological advancements and scientific discovery, preparing students for careers in STEM (Science, ...

The world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) has become much more diverse in recent years. Organizations like Black Girls Code and the National Society of Black Engineers have ...

Why is it that STEM fields, particularly engineering and computer science, are dominated by men? What concrete steps can be taken to encourage women to pursue and enter STEM fields, pushing away ...

Seeking to attract a more diverse group of students to science, technology, engineering and math, many programs target students as early as possible, to demystify the fields and get students ...

EdSource · How one student got her middle school to change its name (rebroadcast) In sunny San Diego, opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are steering the ...

As the world increasingly relies on advanced technology – in computing, manufacturing, health care, and more – science and technology are becoming inextricably linked in the U.S. job market. More and ...