Girls in STEM: World news
1NEWS.AZ: WING—More Azerbaijani Women to Become Engineers
1NEWS.AZ: More active involvement of girls and women in engineering and technological development is becoming a global trend, as it is essential for economic growth, financial stability, and overall development of a society. This is why various programs are being implemented by both international organizations and the private sector. Azerbaijan is no exception: a new WING (Women in Ingenerie) movement has been created in the country. This movement aims to create a professional network of women engineers, scientists, and technologists, offering them professional development, inspiration, and support. [Rus.]
Forbes: The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women
Forbes: In 2019, women around the globe took action, claiming leadership positions in government, business, philanthropy, and media. These trailblazers are not to be messed with.
There are CEO of IBM Ginni Rometty, President and COO of SpaceX Gwynne Shotwell, CEO and Executive Director of IT-company HCL Enterprise Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Executive Vice President and CFO of Microsoft Amy Hood and Cofounder and CEO of direct-to-consumer DNA testing company 23andMe Anne Wojcicki on this list.
FACEBOOK YULIYA SOKOLOVSKA (Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine): Women Receive 21% Lower Wages in Ukraine Compared to Men
FACEBOOK YULIYA SOKOLOVSKA (Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine): In Ukraine, women receive 21% lower wages than men. This needs to be changed. In fact, this is an untapped potential for both women and the country. And it is not only about equalizing the payment levels of men and women, but also about creating an equal opportunities: mothers might get an opportunity to return to labor market after giving a birth to a child, employers might develop appropriate infrastructure, working conditions, and more flexible working hours, fathers might get an opportunity to be more involved in childcare, the country might develop pre-school education so that we would challenge stereotypes, more women could take leadership positions, and so on. [Ukr.]
Newsweek: GIRLS AND BOYS ARE EQUALLY GOOD AT MATH, AND CHILDREN'S BRAINS FUNCTION SIMILARLY REGARDLESS OF GENDER: SCIENTIFIC STUDY
Newsweek: Scientists have debunked the idea that women are underrepresented in the technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries because of biological differences which affect their math skills. Girls and boys have similar brains and are equally able when it comes to understanding math, according to the study published in the journal NPJ Science of Learning.
BIT.UA: She Did It: 140 Articles About Prominent Ukrainian Women Were Created in Ukrainian Wikipedia
BIT.UA: In early October, the Wikipedia marathon hosted the "She Did It" marathon, the task of which was to create and improve as many as possible articles about prominent Ukrainian women. As a result of the marathon, 140 articles have been created in Ukrainian Wikipedia and about 40 articles were corrected and improved. On Wikipedia, there are about four times fewer articles about women than about men—only 15%. In order to challenge gender stereotypes and encourage the fulfillment of women leaders, it is important to tell and share the achievements of prominent women. [Ukr.]
#ШОТАМ: A Ukrainian Woman Received a Grant for Groundbreaking Research in Antarctica
#ШОТАМ: Researcher of the Science center of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Maria Pavlovska has received a prestigious grant from the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. [Ukr.]
BBC: 100 Women 2019: Who is on the list this year?
BBC: The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2019. This year 100 Women is asking: what would the future look like if it were driven by women? From climate change activist Greta Thunberg, to trans woman Nisha Ayub who was put into a male prison aged 21, many on the list are driving change on behalf of women everywhere. They give us their vision of what life could look like in 2030.
FACEBOOK PAVEL ZYGMANTOVICH, EVIDENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY: Why Women Are less Likely to Choose Math?
FACEBOOK PAVEL ZYGMANTOVICH, EVIDENTIAL PSYCHOLOGY: The fact is that women are less represented among programmers, engineers, and other professions that use mathematics (in the West they are generalized in the abbreviation STEM). For a long time, it was considered that the reason is mathematical abilities that seem to be worse in women. Fortunately, a careful study of the phenomenon revealed that it was a mistake. In fact, girls are very capable in mathematics (if they are not fooled that they have a brain that is not adapted to numbers and logic). But if it's not about mythical abilities, then what's the reason? [Rus.]
АВС news: All-women Delta crew flies 120 girls to NASA headquarters to inspire female aviators
АВС news: A Delta flight operated exclusively by women, and carrying 120 young females as passengers, took off this week to inspire more women to become aviators and advocate for equality in a "male-dominated industry."