WOMEN IN STEM
and universities to educate on the subject from the female perspective . While she is aware that improvement in this area will continue to be a slow process , Colledge is confident that with enough time and investment in training programs , the gap between men and women in STEM will shrink as women are further encouraged to be a part of the industry .
“ It ’ s important to recognize the contribution women bring to engineering on days like Ada Lovelace Day ,” she says , “ but we have a long way to go when it comes to championing female role models . In my work as a STEM ambassador with Autodesk , I see the value in exposing young women to careers once deemed only suitable for boys .
“ Having that personal connection with another female ( like me ) gives young women the self-belief that they can discover a career path in STEM . If you have an interest in engineering , I ’ d urge you to cherish the skills that you want to apply – whether this is math or problem-solving skills . Don ’ t give up on finding the career where you can use these skills – it ’ s out there somewhere . Take risks , put yourself out there and explore the unknown .”
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