STEM Next Opportunity Fund’s Post

Women make up just 5% of Pilots, receive only 15% of the U.S. sports media coverage & hold less than 27% of tech-related jobs. We’re racing to shift the DEI narrative with our new global initiative, Women Taking Flight with the United States Air Force, to recruit the best women drone pilots to fly in DRL and increase gender equity in sports and STEM. Read all about it: https://bit.ly/3TGPQ9E

Women’s history is American history — and world history. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements, contributions, and progress of women and girls in the United States and around the globe. #WomensDay #IWD2024

Lieutenant General (Ret.) Thomas P. Bostick, PhD, PE, NAE published an op-ed in Forbes titled, "Inspiring The Next Generation of Women in STEM," which talks about the lack of diversity in STEM and how business and government can help create a pipeline for African American women in STEM. Here is an excerpt from the article: "As we recognize Darden’s achievements and those of many women STEM professionals, sobering statistics highlight an urgent need for the public and private sectors to work together to address the underrepresentation of African Americans, particularly women, in STEM professions," said Bostick. Read the full article on Forbes: go.gwu.edu/78d #GWEngineering #RaiseHigh #DEI

Continuing to promote diversity in STEMM can help with reducing biases, says Physics undergraduate Kajol Mistry.🔬 "At King's," she says, "there are some great societies which do this including KCL Womxn in STEMM and KCL Womxn in Physics!" "These societies provide events promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, seek to promote the achievements of womxn in science and provide a community where womxn can feel supported and seek guidance." 🦁 Learn more about #KCLWomeninSTEMM season at King's: https://loom.ly/FqomQIA

Weekend Pop Culture Share: The Geena Davis Institute's study (in partnership with 21CF) on "The Scully Effect" Key Findings STEM representation increases STEM self-confidence in women: Among women who are familiar with Scully’s character, 63% say Scully increased their confidence that they could excel in a male-dominated profession. Role models matter: Among women who are familiar with Scully’s character, 91% say she is a role model for girls and women. Countering gender stereotypes is notable: Women in the sample were asked about various attributes of Scully’s. The most frequently used words to describe her were “smart,” “intelligent,” and “strong”. https://lnkd.in/gUNXYrQi #WeekendPopCulture #Memetics #Stereotypes #WomenInSTEM #TheScullyEffect #IWantToBelieve

R-RIGHTS empowers underrepresented groups by advocating for their rights, providing them with resources, and creating opportunities for them to succeed in STEM. We play a crucial role in educating the public about the systemic barriers faced by racial and ethnic minority groups in STEM and the need for change. By advocating for the rights of all individuals to access and succeed in STEM, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, R-RIGHTS helps promote a more inclusive and diverse STEM field. We can influence the creation and implementation of policies that promote diversity and equity, as a diverse workforce brings a range of perspectives and ideas that can lead to groundbreaking developments in the field. Learn more about the mission of R-RIGHTS at www.r-rights.com.

The Future is Now STEM webinar series Creating STEM Identities for Underserved Communities, Women and Minorities podcast discuss best practices in STEM education tailored for underserved communities, women and minorities. Explore strategies to increase access and participation in STEM fields, addressing the unique challenges faced by these groups. Gain valuable insights into creating inclusive learning environments, fostering diversity, and empowering underrepresented individuals to develop and embrace their STEM identity. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and contribute to building a more equitable and diverse STEM landscape. https://lnkd.in/eGCcq5MZ

The theme for the last week of National Indigenous History Month focuses on Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Collectively, they hold an essential place in our communities, embodying strength, resilience, and profound cultural knowledge. Their contributions to leadership, arts, science, and social justice are invaluable, paving the way for future generations. The article below contains large a list of Indigenous women activists who are at the forefront of movements that concern issues like the environment, Indigenous and treaty rights, equal access to education and health care, the rights of women and children, and more. https://ow.ly/OWH550SoxLG

Did you know that #womens #suffrage did not include all women? Learning about diverse women is not only for Women's History Month. With another historic election upon us, it is a good time to remind ourselves how important women of color are in our world and how our history has left them still advocating to be seen and heard. Who can help your company/college/organization with this? Dr. Nadine Naber can in her talk titled "It's Complicated: Women's History" - Dr. Naber understands what happens when we celebrate women’s history as if all women are the same. We ignore the experiences of women of color and their diverse experiences, and we misunderstand relevant and necessary history that informs our world and workplace. For example, many people are unaware that women’s suffrage did not include all women; Black and indigenous women were excluded from voting rights. Through the inspiring stories of diverse women of color trailblazers–in sports, pop culture, government, and medicine, Dr. Naber will help audiences understand how women of color have persevered through racism and sexism in order to thrive and succeed. Audiences will better understand how to honor women’s diverse histories, and how to fully recognize all of the women around us in our daily lives. https://lnkd.in/gs52heW7 #Women #BIPOC #BlackWomen #diversity #POC #DEI #womenatwork #womenshistory #understandeachother #womensbrilliance

A note from author-illustrator JoAnna Lapati— During the nineteenth century, race, gender, and class were the determining factors for exclusion. Women were excluded from the public sphere, without having the right to vote or the ability to hold public office. Instead, women were relegated to the home with the expectations of raising a family. So what if a woman’s will is different from the social norms of her time? Why is inclusion important today? To include is to acknowledge one’s differences, and by learning, we become more accepting. In the military, a salute is a form of respect. It is a reciprocated gesture from an officer. It is also an acknowledgement. On the cover of Guts For Glory: The Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman, we see a soldier offering a salute to the reader, as a member of society. It is through Rosetta’s character that the reader acknowledges her differences. We learn about Rosetta's determination, despite her small frame at 5-feet tall, and the fact that she was a young woman with the ability to “hold her own” and “stand her ground” with courage while supporting her family and country. We understand why Rosetta went to the extreme lengths of concealing her gender. From concept to completion, fueled by inspiration, I’m excited to finally share Guts For Glory with young readers during Women’s History Month and on International Women’s Day. Rosetta Wakeman was one of the many extraordinary women in history who had the guts to fight the fight for the inclusion of women across the globe. https://lnkd.in/gD_EASuT #internationalwomensday #inspireinclusion #inspire #womenshistory #womeninhistory #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #childrensbookshelf #booksforkids