Working in Mostly Male Fields

Women at work in male-dominated fields

The Association for Women in Science seeks to rectifying the systemic issues facing STEM women.

Scientist Amy Sheng of CellScope is designing a device to help moms diagnose kids’ ear infections.

AP Computer Science nearly derailed Melody McCloskey’s career in tech. Today she’s running StyleSeat in San Francisco.

The National Girls Collaborative Project brings together organizations in support of girls in STEM.

Shaan Kandawalla pushed gender norms in her native Pakistan. Now, she’s ready to take on the U.S. tech scene.

Sally Ride Science helps students and teachers in STEM, thanks to the work and inspiration of its famous founder.

Kristine Jones, who provides “flaggers” to manage traffic at work sites, figured out a way to land big utility companies as clients.

Female scientists are starting to get more attention – and that’s good for society as a whole.

A new program aims to catch young women before they’re dissuaded from STEM fields.

Ana Sortun, who owns three restaurants in greater Boston, discusses her rise in the kitchen.

Let’s continue to combat the lack of female representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

A list of supportive spaces — physical and virtual — for future female employees and entrepreneurs.

Chef Jody Adams counts Julia Child as her mentor. She talks about rising to the top of the male-dominated restaurant business.

Need inspiration? Check out these videos of women in engineering and computer forensics.

UC Davis professor Jonathan Eisen explains how to help make science a true meritocracy.