In a study of professors, women got 378 new work requests over 4 wks vs 118 for men. Women spent more time on service, advising & teaching; men on research. Orgs should track who is taking extra duties & ensure they are rewarded and distributed fairly. forbes.com/sites/kimelses…

Tech’s future depends on women. 💡 Diverse teams spark better innovation, yet women get just 2% of funding. Leaders like Nomiki Petrolla are changing that — and the momentum is growing. Read more 👉 forbes.com/sites/hvmacart… #WomenInTech

Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford, a STEM educator and equity champion, has been inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame — only the sixth Black woman ever to receive the honor. 🏆 Her mission: to affirm and expand access for students of color. 👉 afrotech.com/dr-valerie-cam…

Denmark has proposed a law to give citizens copyright to their faces, voices and likeness in a bid to curb unauthorized deep fakes. The law gives folks legal ground to go after anyone who uses their image to produce AI generated content without consent. vice.com/en/article/den…

👩🏾‍💻 Guava founder Kelly Ifill is helping Black women build wealth through entrepreneurship — turning her family’s legacy into a mission to provide equitable banking for small business owners. Read her tips for growing your financial power 👉 ebony.com/black-women-in… #WomenInSTEM

Women make up just 13.7% of the U.S. engineering workforce — but from designing solar grids to shaping energy policy, they’re driving climate solutions with empathy, innovation, and impact. 💡 Read more 👉 forbes.com/sites/diannepl… #WomenInSTEM

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Bias in STEM publishing is still holding women back — from smaller grants to harsher reviews and fewer citations. Even today, misogyny and subtle discrimination continue to silence talent. Read more 👉 livescience.com/human-behavior… #WomenInSTEM

From TED stages to Google engineers, young #womeninSTEM are shaping the future. 💡 Madeline Gupta spoke out at 16 about the lack of Native representation — now she’s heading to Google. Representation matters! 👉 yahoo.com/lifestyle/arti…

Only 22% of AI roles are held by women — but Gen Z leaders like Beverlyn Tsi are changing that. 💻 Her advice? Learn Python, dive into AI fundamentals, join hackathons, and build community. Read about more inspiring Gen Z #WomenInAI!👉 hercampus.com/career/gen-z-w…

“I can do it too!” 💻 Nikmah, a girl from rural Indonesia, found her voice — and future — through digital skills training. The Skills4Girls program is helping girls like her break barriers and build brighter futures through tech. 👉 unicef.org/indonesia/stor… #WomenInSTEM

🎬 Representation matters! From curious inventors to fearless scientists, these 14 films & TV shows feature strong #WomenInSTEM — helping young viewers see what’s possible when they dream big. 👉 parents.com/14-films-and-t…

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Why are so few women in tech leadership? 👩🏾‍💻 A 2024 survey found 50% report sexism, 49% feel forced to choose between career + family, and barriers like bias, lack of mentors, and funding. Change takes allies — and a social revolution. 👉 newsweek.com/why-are-so-few… #WomenInSTEM

For 60+ years, kids’ TV has cast boys as action-takers and girls as passive, according to a study of 6,600 episodes. The bias hasn’t improved — and AI trained on these scripts may worsen it. Representation matters. 👉 forbes.com/sites/kimelses… #WomenInSTEM

A new study found AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, advised women to ask for lower salaries than men — with identical qualifications. In one case: $280K vs. $400K. Gender bias in = gender bias out. 👉 cybernews.com/news/ai-chatbo… #WomenInAI

Angélique-Marguerite du Coudray was a famous 18th century French midwife who designed various teaching aids to train midwives about anatomy and obstetrics. Her work saved many lives in the age #WomensArt

New research shows that believing men and women are *naturally* drawn to different careers can quietly steer women away from STEM — limiting their opportunities before they begin. Read more 👉 news.ubc.ca/2025/07/tech-w… #WomenInSTEM

Men are 7 TIMES more likely to be featured in an on-screen role centering around an identifiable STEM career. 📺 📚Get the #STEMGems book for the girls in your life and help inspire the next generation of #GirlsInSTEM through stories of 44 #WomenInSTEM! 👉stemgemsbook.com/buy