The World Needs STEM, STEM Needs Women
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields are essential to the advancement of society and of life. These fields are responsible for a large percentage of modern comforts, advancements in quality of life, advancements in medicine, and so much more that is vital. STEM encompasses so many fields like agriculture, architecture, health studies, biology, psychology, civil engineering and so much more that is intricately woven throughout modern life.
More and more schools and communities are encouraging students to take interest in STEM and are fostering environments in which these fields can be studied. As more students take interest in STEM, more jobs are filled in those fields and more advancements are coming from them.
Dr. Sarah Rugheimer, an astronomer and astrobiologist, is a shining example of women in STEM who are paving the way for other women. She is a Glasstone Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Oxford College, as well as a High Price Fellow at Jesus College. Her research interests are modelling the atmosphere and climate of extrasolar planets with a particular focus on atmospheric biosignatures in Earth-like planets, as well as modeling early Earth conditions.
She has a website dedicated to her work and to Women in STEM Resources that outlines research into the things that women face in the workforce, with a focus on STEM. She highlights her experiences and input from others that she has personally received throughout her career and education, as well as her research into the subjects listed above. More information on this astronomical powerhouse can be found here
Mallory Kessen, a teacher at Walnut Hills High School here in Cincinnati, runs the local chapter of an after-school program called Girls Who Code. Mallory graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor�s in English Education and a Master�s in Computers and Education Technology. Her personal mission is to inspire more young women to take an interest in coding with a practical application that benefits them, and also fits with a career path they�d like to take.
Being a teacher that influences young minds puts Mallory in the perfect position to inspire young women to leap into fields that need their help. Learning coding languages and ways to apply them properly is a skill that can take one very far, so having teachers who care and are willing to impart their knowledge is invaluable.
DUBTEL, a tech company that is local to the Greater Cincinnati area, is one of the companies that offers jobs, internships and opportunities within a STEM field. As a company that is committed to technology and solutions that drive us forward, our focus is just as much on our impact, as it is on the clients who depend on us.
According to a survey by the National Science Foundation, women make up about 43% of scientists and engineers under the age of 75. For members of the workforce who are under 29 years of age, women comprise 56% of STEM. This shows us that efforts by schools and communities to interest students in these fields are successful and that young women are taking to more of the fields that make up STEM.
It is theorized that boys are encouraged more in play and in learning, to work with their hands and to do things that require building. Tests show that when this same encouragement is given to girls, they take to the tasks just as well as their male peers. This shows us that neither gender is more inclined to pick up traits that are helpful in STEM than the other.
So why�with something as broadly-sweeping as STEM�would it be important to have an adequate representation of women on board? Well, since STEM encompasses fields that are so integral to our lives, it�s important to have people from many walks of life represented so that advancements made in those fields aren�t tailored to any one prevailing class, race, gender, etc. The people who work in STEM are the movers and the shakers behind the visions that we have for a brighter future.
As part of its commitments to the forward motion of society, diversity, small business, technology and everything it touches, DUBTEL is proud of the women in the driver�s seats throughout the industry. By putting women in positions of leadership throughout the company and vital projects, DUBTEL has made it clear that women are a welcome and integral part of everything we do.
March is National Women�s History Month, and DUBTEL wanted to take the time to celebrate some of the woman who work most closely with the team.
Diana Taylor is a Prosci Certified Change Management Agent and Business Analyst with more than 15 years of experience in large corporate Information Technology, specialized in the healthcare industry. Diana graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelor�s degree in Computer Information Systems and is currently pursuing her MBA in Data Analytics. Diana�s specialized skill set has been quite an asset to the team and to every client she�s helped. You can connect with Diana here
Sage Conger, one of our Software Engineering Managers, helps DUBTEL to manage engineering staff as well as overseeing technology management for the team. Sage graduated from Capital University with a bachelor�s degree in Computer Science and is currently pursuing her Master�s in History from University of Cincinnati. She possesses excellent team-building skills that have helped to bring members of our team to higher levels of performance, which have boosted customer satisfaction. You can connect with Sage here
Robyn Florentz is our resident Social Media Manager, blog-writer and office management specialist. Through social media management and blog-writing, she has helped DUBTEL to promote its products nationwide. Her skills in promoting business, organizing intraoffice matters and social media management have helped DUBTEL to continue to grow, expand, learn and bring others on board. You can connect with Robyn here
With the help of women in STEM, DUBTEL is building the next generation point-of-sale solutions for retail, cafe, restaurant and bar. Request a demo today!