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On February 11, we celebrated International Day of Women and Girls in to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology.
Dr. Linda Kaney, EdD, 12th grade International Baccalaureate Biology teacher at IDEA Frontier College Prep, explains that a woman’s perspective needs to be involved in scientific studies and fields.Â
But, how do we get more women and young girls interested and involved in science careers? Her recommendation: We need to showcase more females that represent the field of science and provide more opportunities for scholarships and internships in STEM programs that are directed toward women.Â
Women and girls, particularly those of color, are underrepresented in STEM fields and the science and engineering workforce. Women make up half of the total U.S. college-educated workforce, but only 28% of the science and engineering workforce, and Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indians/Alaska Natives make up a smaller share of the science and engineering workforce (~11%).
This week, we interviewed Dr. Kaney and Stephanie Rincon-Brambila, a senior at IDEA Frontier, about the importance of female representation in science and how to increase interest in STEM among young girls. You can read more about their stories and recommendations here on our blog. We invite you to share this timely article with your readers this week and have included photos and captions below.
Dr. Kaney and Stephanie are also available to connect with you to share their love for science education and reflections on how to increase women and girls in science locally in the RGV.
