Women And STEM Careers: How Microsoft Is Building A Bridge To Future Innovation -- One Girl At A Time

Via Forbes:

Companies are beginning to target women for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) because women are currently tremendously under-represented in these areas.

Women And STEM Careers: How Microsoft Is Building A Bridge To Future Innovation -- One Girl At A Time – Forbes

Points:

  • “Microsoft believes they need diverse teams to encourage innovation and ensure technological advancements.”
  • “…women accounting for only 18% of the Bachelor’s degrees awarded in computer and information sciences and support services in the U.S. as of 2009-2010.”