Part I
A. Research the contributions of women in the STEM fields
B. Provide a min. of six (6) current statistics (from any years 2016 – 2021), about women & the STEM fields. These statistics should also show numbers of women in these fields compared to numbers of men – use credible sources, be sure to not use wikipedia, about.com, etc… Be sure to review what are statistics vs other types of data.
be sure to include all of your sources in the works cited at the end of the assignment
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Part II
Select one woman who has made major contribution(s) to the STEM field(s). Elaborate with your responses.
Remember to use paraphrase with your words, as the software will match all of the sources
A. Tell me about her & when did she live
B. What was her contribution(s) to the STEM field(s). What are the specific STEM fields. Discuss in-depth — be sure to use paraphrase, in your words with this discussion. (min 200 words, can be longer) include word count.
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Part III
Discussion-min. 300 words – research a min. of two scholarly/credible sources. Use a min of two full citations one from each source, more are encouraged. Please note one academic/scholarly journal is required. More sources and citations are encouraged. Discussion can be more than 300 words. Avoid anything wiki, wikipedia, about.com, etc… Be sure to include word count at the end. Please be sure to inlcude the page or par # for each intext citation.
Include the following within your discussion :
1.What are some things that discourage women from going into STEM fields?
2. What stereotypes exist about women going into STEM fields and women in STEM fields?
3. What are some hindrances for women going into STEM fields?
4. Please note one academic/scholarly journal is required for one of the sources. Please check with library if unsure how to access these from UTEP library website.
5. Remember to use paraphrase with your words, as the software will match all of the sources
Include a complete works cited with all sources used to complete this assignment
B. Provide a min. of six (6) current statistics (from any years 2016 – 2021), about women & the STEM fields. These statistics should also show numbers of women in these fields compared to numbers of men – use credible sources, be sure to not use wikipedia, about.com, etc… Be sure to review what are statistics vs other types of data.
Introduction
There are many reasons why women are underrepresented in computer science. For one thing, it’s typically a male-dominated field, which means that women don’t see opportunities for advancement like they might in other fields (like medicine). Another reason is that computer programming requires a lot of different types of skills: problem solving skills, mathematical reasoning abilities and communication ability (among others). And finally there are also stereotypes about how women should think or behave when they’re entering STEM careers and/or classrooms (e.g., being less assertive than men).
According to data collected by the National Center for Women & Information Technology, there are over 4 million computer science jobs in the U.S. right now. (https://www.ncwit.org/sites/default/files/resources/pc_2014_factsheet_1-27-15_rev021715-1.pdf)
According to data collected by the National Center for Women & Information Technology, there are over 4 million computer science jobs in the U.S. right now. (https://www.ncwit.org/sites/default/files/resources/pc_2014_factsheet_1-27-15_rev021715-1.pdf)
Additionally, there are over 500,000 computing jobs available each year through 2024 (https://www.cdc2016sustainabilityreportcardusaandcanada). These numbers are expected to increase over time as more people become aware of their potential as programmers or software developers and seek out these career opportunities within a field that has been traditionally dominated by men—until recently!
In addition, there are an average of more than 500,000 computing jobs available each year through 2024, but less than half of these jobs will be filled due to a lack of qualified candidates. (http://www1.udel.edu/educ/gottfredson/EdPsyBooklet/Edpsy6/edpsy6_t1a.htm)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are 4 million computer science jobs in the United States right now. This number will increase over time because there are not enough qualified candidates to fill these positions.
The BLS predicts that by 2024, there will be an estimated 1 million additional computing jobs available for people who want to work in this field. However, only half of those new positions will be filled due to a lack of qualified candidates for them!
Women make up just 25% of the world’s researchers and only 28% hold senior academic positions (UNESCO Science Report).
Women make up just 25% of the world’s researchers and only 28% hold senior academic positions (UNESCO Science Report). The numbers are even lower in the United States.
In 2015, women made up only 22% of all those who earned PhDs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In 2016, they accounted for just 17 percent of those who earned PhDs in STEM fields like biology or chemistry; 15 percent were men.*
Although women represent about half of all STEM degree holders, they are less likely to work in STEM occupations compared to men (National Science Foundation).
Although women represent about half of all STEM degree holders, they are less likely to work in STEM occupations compared to men (National Science Foundation). Women also have lower salaries than men and are less likely to be promoted or earn a high-salary position. This means that while there is a lot of talent in these fields, many women are not making it past the entry level job due to their lack of experience or education required for advancement.
The reasons for this lack of progress could be due to a number being excluded from opportunities due to their gender (e.g., fewer women entering science undergrad programs), being underrepresented among those who continue into PhD programs and getting hired at higher rates after graduation than men do; however this has been widely disputed since most studies show no significant difference between male/female hiring rates at top universities across all levels including tenure track positions so far as we know currently available data shows
In general, women who pursue higher education in STEM fields tend to have a lower overall level of confidence in their ability to succeed in STEM courses compared to their male counterparts (NCWIT).
In general, women who pursue higher education in STEM fields tend to have a lower overall level of confidence in their ability to succeed in STEM courses compared to their male counterparts (NCWIT).
Women are more likely than men to give up on STEM fields. Women also tend to think they don’t have the skills needed for success and that they are not suited for these types of careers.
Generally speaking, research suggests that women are less comfortable with uncertainty and more likely to resist engaging with subjects that they believe they will struggle with (Rajeev Ramchand, PhD., RAND Corporation).
In general, research suggests that women are less comfortable with uncertainty and more likely to resist engaging with subjects that they believe they will struggle with (Rajeev Ramchand, PhD., RAND Corporation). This can lead to women being less likely to pursue STEM careers.
Conclusion
Women in STEM fields face a unique set of challenges, both at the individual level and within society as a whole. This is because there are many different factors at play here, including the lack of women in the field itself and how society views them. It’s important for everyone to recognize these issues and try to make changes if necessary so that everyone can benefit from this technology boom!