Inspiring the Next Generation of Girls to Pursue STEAM Careers
(World News Science)

World history is marked with notable women who have made significant contributions to science and technology. Despite recent achievements and progress, though, women make up less than 30% of the world researchers in science and technology and the figure is less than 20% in some places, particularly in Africa. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, a lack of supportive learning environments contribute to gender differences in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics or STEAM, education beginning in early childhood care and becomes even more visible in higher levels of education. Credits: Regional Centre for Mapping...