Women and girls have made major contributions across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine.
From pioneering scientists to engineers, programmers, astronauts, mathematicians, and technology leaders, their work has helped shape the modern world.
Building Opportunity
Young people benefit when they can see STEM careers as possibilities for themselves.
Schools, families, communities, universities, companies, and STEM organizations can all help create opportunities for students to explore STEM.
Student Spotlight Challenge
Research a woman who made an important contribution to STEM.
Create a one-page profile covering:
- Her background
- Her field
- Her discovery or achievement
- Challenges she faced
- Her impact
- What students can learn from her story
