More women are getting involved in science, technology and engineering – so should you?
Did you know that 75 per cent of future jobs will require science, technology, engineering and maths (aka STEM) skills?
While these industries have traditionally been male dominated, it’s important to note that women are becoming more involved than ever before.
In fact, 52 per cent of Aussie girls between the ages of 12 and 14 want to study STEM subjects in the future – which should definitely be encouraged given that one in five STEM graduates find a job within the first six months after leaving university.
So why are these industries so important and how can women, young or adult, get involved? Here we answer all your questions, with the help of Alexandra Kite, STEM career woman and microbiologist at Ego Pharmaceuticals.
STEM explained
While we know what STEM stands for, what are some of the professions that fall into the four categories?
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