This fantastic artistic PowerPoint presentation was presented to IEEE MEA Engineering College Student Branch, India. In this presentation, I covered concepts of STEM, reasons to have women in STEM, Why STEM fro girls, barriers and solution, STEM pipeline, facts, and fiction for girls in STEM. I believe this presentation is full of encouragement for girls to choose STEM as their career and profession, figure out fictions for girls in STEM. Special thanks to expert and my IEEE mentor Muhammad Mairaj Ul Haque for helping me. For any information and assistance: [haq.mairaj@hotmail.com] [mehakazeem@ieee.org]

2. Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
What is?
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in
four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and
mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach.
Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete
subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning
paradigm based on real-world applications.

3. The intellectual and practical activity encompassing
the systematic study of the structure and behavior of
the physical and natural world through observation
and experiment.
Science01
Is the sum of techniques, skills, methods, & processes
used in the production of goods or services or in the
accomplishment of objectives
Technology02
Engineering skills include: the scientific method, social,
cultural and economic awareness, mathematics,
biology, chemistry, physics and other areas of science
creativity
Engineering03
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7. STEM jobs in the US
were held by women
in 2015, even though
women made up
almost half of the
nation’s workforce
23%
32%
26%
19%
Reported gap in
earnings between
women with STEM
jobs versus women
with non STEM jobs
STEM degrees
belong to women,
even though women
hold nearly as many
undergraduate
degrees as men
College educated
STEM workers are
female. Women with
STEM degrees are
less likely than men to
work in STEM jobs

8. Women must shine in all field and be a role
model for the upcoming generation
SHINING STAR
They can feel empowered to be at par with
their men counterpart
EMPOWERED
They can get jobs that are paid high if they master the
concepts in the STEM way.
They need not stay behind anymore
JOB
They can teach kids right from the inception of the
baby in their womb and create a great future
NOURISHMENT
Women are equally capable as men. They are
strong intellectually
CAPABILITY

9. A Source of Inspiration For The
Upcoming Generations
An Ever-Expanding Field of
Opportunities
Fighting Major Problems
Improvement in Workforce Quality
A Boost For The Economy
THE NEED FOR
W O M E N I N S T E M

10. An Ever-Expanding Field of Opportunities
The field of STEM is always expanding. It will constantly keep
surprising us with newer concepts and technologies that are
currently unknown. The involvement of girls within the STEM
curriculum prepares them for understanding and tackling all such
concepts. Moreover, knowledge of the vital technologies will
ultimately help them to get better at using the technologies that
power the world.
Fighting Major Problems
No major problem in the history of mankind has ever been solved by
the mere involvement of a single person. It was the unity of a
massive team of people who solved any problem known to us.
STEM workforces actively participate in solving the major problems
of the earth. The involvement of women provides fresh perspectives
on the problem. This allows problems to be solved more effectively.
Moreover, with their perspectives, women can effortlessly collaborate
with men to ensure a better future for the planet.

11. The economic environment of the world today is more competitive
than ever. And to make a mark upon this market, there is the only
thing that companies can do. It is to innovate and develop tools that
satisfy some needs existing within the market. Involving women in
such a workforce can help the STEM field to get access to a major
talent pool. Such talents pools are known to bring in a different
perspective upon the daily functions that include, innovating and
developing products. This, ultimately, increases the overall quality
of the workforce.
Improvement in Workforce Quality
From the economic point of view, the involvement of women in
STEM workforces is a win-win situation. Contrarily, the lack of
women in the workforce can only mean one thing – a deduction in
the taxpayer’s money. Moreover, there is a loss in terms of
potential if we ignore the benefits that women in STEM bring along
with themselves. It was can be agreed that training women for
STEM jobs can cost a fortune. However, this sum is nothing
compared to the output that these women generate once they are
fully trained.
A Boost For The Economy

12. Statistically, a majority of youngsters aspire to become like their heroes. These
youngsters want to follow the footsteps of their heroes and they make their
way through the sands of time. However, without women in the STEM
workforce, how can one aspire to inspire such youngsters. Not only does
having a substantial women workforce attract more children towards the field,
but it also encourages them to pursue fields that they previously imagined
impossible.
A Source of Inspiration For The Upcoming Generations

13. There are various reasons for such a meager constitution of
women in STEM. The prime reason is the lack of practical
experiences. Women have been quoted saying that they
love STEM activities but the lack of practical exercises
discouraged them from building a career in the field.
Yes, it is a fact and many statistics talk about that. Women are still treated secondary
in many countries. There needs to be a balance and all women should get equal
opportunity. This can be achieved only when they are educated. So there is a special
emphasis on STEM for girls. Also, this movement will let women understand their
everyday science clearly and they can enjoy all the work they do at home or outside.

14. Mechanical
Engineers
Electrical Computer
Hardware Engineers
Civil
Architectural
Engineers
22.7%
33.8%
Environmental
EngineersChemical
Engineers
17.5%
10.7%
7.9%

15. S c i e n c e T e c h n o l o g y E n g i n e e r i n g A r t s M a t h e m a t i c s
3 Major Barriers
Lack of Encouragement Talent Deficit

16. Solution – Lack of Encouragement
How to remove this barrier?
• Invest in infrastructure in order to make
inclusive access to technology.
• Integrate technology in the classroom.
• Provide hands-on training which
provides real-world experience about
STEM fields.
Example:Summer Camp, Workshop,
Afterschool Activities.

17. Solution – Talent Deficit
How to remove this barrier?
• Provide Scholarshipsthat targeting women
to increase the opportunityfor them.
• Promote STEM Educationby highlightingthe
social impact of science and its role in
solving the world’s pressing problems.
Example: Speaker Series.
• Provide venues to network, learn, and
share peer’s experiences.
Example: Conference and Professional Society
Meetings.
How to remove this barrier?

18. Solution – Role Model Shortage
How to remove this barrier?
• Build virtual mentoring platforms to
connect women students with inspiring
women.
• Provide internship and allow them to
connect with women at all levels within
your organizationsand offer plenty of
opportunity for dialogue.
• Provide fellowship to
cultivateleadershipand professional
coaching for women professionals.
How to remove this barrier?

19. STEM PIPELINE - LEAKING BADLY
The STEM pipeline is a key
component of workplace
diversity and of workforce
development that ensures sufficient
qualified candidates are available
to fill scientific and technical
positions.
The STEM pipeline concept is a useful tool f
or programs aiming at increasing the total
number of graduates, increase the number
of underrepresented minorities and
women in STEM fields.

20. How To Troubleshoot
Role model at Primary stage
Young undergraduates learn that science privileges a
masculine culture, which makes it hard
to imagine their career path.
Make STEM adoptable to Young Undergraduate
Practical ways to tackle this problem include diversity
training for hiring committees.
Diversity Trainings
Mentorship Programme
Another avenue for change is to address stereotypes and
their effects.
Address Stereotypes and effects
Children lack female scientist role models from primary
school
Better mentorship programme for female graduate
students and postdocs.

21. "Women have a place at the table when it
comes to science. Don't let anyone tell you
otherwise."
Dr. Marye Anne Fox.
"I love technology, and I don't think it's something
that should divide along gender lines.“
Marissa Mayer
“We are not here to say pink
and princesses are band, we
just want girls to know they
can build their own castles,
too!"
Debbie Sterling

22. POOJA CHANDRASHEKAR
Young computer scientist &
advocate
DR. JEDIDAH ISLER
First African American woman to
earn a PhD in Astrophysics from Yale
MAE JEMISON
First African American
woman to travel to space.
Maryam Mirzakhani
Noble Prize for Math
Bindi Karia
‘Queen of Startups’ –
Silicon Valley
Aprille Ericsson-Jackson
first African-American woman to
receive a Ph.D. in Engineering at
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center

24. “YOU CAN DO THE SAME”

25. Negative stereotypes by Family
Implicitly believe that girls are indeed poor at
STEM subjects. As girls grow up, these
stereotypes affect their identities as STEM
professionals.
Bias abound in academia
The arguments that girls find science
“boring,” that attempts to bridge the gender
divide “deny human biology and nature,” and
that efforts to achieve gender equality
(STEM) fields are doomed.
Nature vs Nurture
No cognitive differences in men and
women’s performance in tests
until stereotype threat is triggered.
Hormones make us “different”.
Women drop out of science because
their hormones make them “different”
Must be Thinking?
Why?

26. Debbie Sterling

27. STEM
SCHOLARSHIPS
GLOBALLY

28. https://afs.org/stem-academy-scholarships/
https://www.nitrocollege.com/scholarships/stem
https://www.wemakescholars.com/indian-scholarships-for-bachelors-students-to-study-abroad
https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/women-in-stem-scholarship-program
https://opportunitiescorners.info/list-of-free-scholarships/
https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/careers/life-at-bp/our-stories/2020-bp-global-stem-
academies.html
https://ascholarship.com/international-scholarship-for-women-in-2020-2021/
https://www.scholars4dev.com/category/field-of-study/information-technology-scholarships/

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