Working in Mostly Male Fields

Women at work in male-dominated fields

Stemettes is dedicated to eliminating the gender-based “skills gaps” in science, tech, engineering and math across the pond.

Austin-based organization GirlStart is developing girls’ interests in science, tech, engineering and math.

We’ll see more innovation when the female perspective is present. That’s good for society and the economy.

STEM advocate and entrepreneur Felecia Hatcher is working to bring tech education to underprivileged communities.

Jessica Lawrence of the NY Tech Meetup is passionate about equality for all – particularly women in STEM.

The San Francisco native says she was inspired by her small-business-owner parents to create the crowdfunding platform.

As part of our with the New York Times, we profile Kristine Jones of New England Flagger Services.

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.