This insightful and thought provoking article provides practical advice on what UNESCO calls the "leaky pipeline" of lost talent. Men and women resort to different problem solving approaches and bring unique perspectives to research and scientific conversation. The benefits of encouraging women in STEM can be shared by the whole society, regardless of one’s gender.
With advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), almost every aspect of human life has improved. However, many of the world’s biggest problems may be going unsolved because too many women and girls are being discouraged from entering STEM fields.
