Every year on February 11, people around the world celebrate the role of women and girls in science. This day, called the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS), reminds us to keep pushing for the inclusion of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). We take time to appreciate the progress made, recognize the challenges that remain, and encourage young women and girls to follow careers in science. Even with improvements, women still face many obstacles in STEM careers. The UN started IDWGS in 2015 to highlight the need for more women in scientific research and technology. This day isn’t just about awareness; it pushes for real change to close the gender gap in STEM education and jobs. The Underrepresentation of Women in Science Despite the progress women have made in many areas, they still don’t have equal representation in scientific fields. Research shows that only 30% of researchers globally are women. In science and engineering, that number...
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