Author: Rebecca Torchia
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The pathway to careers in science, technology, engineering and math isn’t always clear for students. This is especially true for women, who make up only 28 percent of the STEM workforce.
“That stat is even worse for our women of color,” says Kendall Latham, education strategist at Dell.
Exposure to STEM opportunities can encourage more K–12 girls to pursue the field, but ongoing mentorship and support can help them build the confidence they need for a future STEM career, showing them the pathway and opportunities that exist for women in these roles.
Girls Who Game is one organization…
“That stat is even worse for our women of color,” says Kendall Latham, education strategist at Dell.
Exposure to STEM opportunities can encourage more K–12 girls to pursue the field, but ongoing mentorship and support can help them build the confidence they need for a future STEM career, showing them the pathway and opportunities that exist for women in these roles.
Girls Who Game is one organization…