It's national #STEMDay

It is national #STEMDay in the US.
 
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, STEM related occupations are growing three times faster than other occupations. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics workers play an important role in the growth and stability of the U.S. economy, and are vital to our society.
 
Linkedin recently took a look at STEM heavy fields and the gender representation within these jobs.
 
"In honor of National STEM Day, we looked at how women around the globe are faring in STEM-heavy industries—software and IT, healthcare, and finance. This included looking over the past 10 years on what women studied in university to ultimately land them in their respective careers," LinkedIn wrote.
 
They found that gender gaps begin early, and "While women are pursuing degrees relevant to STEM fields, they are severely underrepresented amongst graduates with technical degrees, and there is a high demand for more women in STEM fields."
 
Read more about Linkedin's findings, and programs they've created to help create more inclusive talent pools and advance women in tech here.

​Jo Schopper, Account Executive