Encouraging Girls in STEM

According to UNESCO, fewer than 30% of researchers around the world are women. In higher education, around 30% of female students pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. While low, these percentages actually show that women have steadily increased participation in STEM since 2000. As of 2019, the majority of veterinarians and pharmacists are women. But, steep gender pay and participation gaps persist in other STEM careers. February 11, 2021 will be the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and the perfect time to encourage girls who want to pursue STEM-related fields.