Every year, on the fourth Thursday in April, International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated around the world. The associated activities encourage girls to.
The Contributions of Women in Science During COVID-19
April 5, 2021COVID-19
NORTHRIDGE, California On February 11, 2021, the United Nations observed the sixth International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The sciences still have a severe underrepresentation of women and girls. Women and girls also face more barriers in the field of science due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless, they have made important contributions to the fight against COVID-19. The contributions of women also highlight the importance of science and gender equality for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Gender Disparities in the Sciences
About 40% of the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workforce is made up of women, the majority of whom work in healthcare. Engineering and technology fields still have an underrepresentation of women. Gender gaps in the sciences form from an early age due to many factors such as socioeconomic status, gender bias and stereotypes as well as