STEM for Girls in the AI Innovation Era
“Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life because you become what you believe.” — Oprah
Heartbreaking Statistics Do Not Budge
Every mentor knows that mentees cannot become what they do not see.
We continue to see an underrepresentation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The STEM workforce for women stands at 24% in the US, 17% in the EU, 16% in Japan, and 14% in India, according to MIT.
The lack of DEI limits the entire STEM industry in the AI innovation era.
Complex Questions Remain Unanswered
How do we encourage girls in STEM subjects?
How do we incentivize women to join the STEM workforce?
We lose if we fail to unlock the potential of girls and women in STEM careers, research, and innovation.
Call to Action
Do we need a cultural shift to make this happen?
Current conversations about AI bias regarding gender and race should signal that we are not ready to address or cure the problem.
Do we need a shift in funding to make this happen?
Scholarships to the STEM boot camps in summer are a good start.
When will we see serious funding for programs to encourage STEM education for girls?
Dialogue needs to move forward to action before the next school year begins.
