The STEM Gap: How Can We Build a Better Future for Girls and Women?
“The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields will account for some of the fastest growing — and highest paying — jobs of the future. Yet girls and women are still not on par with boys and men in preparing for or entering into these fields.” – AAUW, “The STEM Gap”
In this program we review the current landscape and challenges for girls and women in STEM, and spotlight one non-profit organization working in the DC-Metro area to advance girls and women in STEM fields, through educational and career focused programs. The program will end by exploring how we can take action in our communities.
This event is co-sponsored by the Mt. Vernon AAUW branch.
- Date:
- Saturday, October 15, 2022
- Time:
- 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Sherwood Meeting Room
- Library Branch:
- Sherwood Regional Library
- Categories:
- Roundtable STEAM
- Audience:
- Adults General Interest Older Adults
Our program speaker will be Mt. Vernon Branch member, Kathleen (Kathi) Hanrahan. Kathi retired from IBM in 2018 as a software executive and currently serves on 2 non-profit boards. She is Women in Technology (WIT) Board Member-at-Large for Emerging Leaders, and responsible for their Girls in Technology (GIT) suite of STEM programs. Her passion includes educating and inspiring young women from Middle School to Early Career and creating partnerships with other DC Metro area non-profits with complementary STEM missions.
This event is co-sponsored by the Mt. Vernon AAUW branch.
