Women in STEM are constantly facing new challenges every day. By sharing their stories and ways in which they have overcome these hurdles, they can help others to find the strength to continue in their field. The mix of authors from varying backgrounds, all with the same passion; to encourage more women into STEM, have placed their proverbial hearts on their sleeves and documented their journeys to assist readers in entering or staying within STEM fields.
In today’s society, we have made significant changes toward accepting women in traditionally male-dominated roles, especially within the STEM fields. However, these changes are not as prevalent as one would expect, but there is an entire generation of women who have faced these challenges and triumphed. These women are paving the way forward for the new generation while inspiring those thinking about leaving these industries. This book recounts some of these women’s challenges and provides readers with some words of wisdom for approaching particular situations.
Women are not in this fight alone, our male allies have continuously supported us in bridging the gaps faced, and this book is no different. There are stories here that speak to overcoming imposter syndrome, ways to support your daughter/s or female co-workers, and understanding the power of collaboration. Our male authors have very diverse backgrounds, but one unifying factor is their support of women in these traditionally male-dominated fields.
In this book, the term STEM represents Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Recently, this acronym has evolved to STEAM, which now includes Arts. Although this “new letter” has been added to the STEM acronym, it has always existed but is now being recognized. Creativity is what defines humanity. Thus, without the arts, we are simply writing a program (as put by one of our contributors). Throughout this book, the terms STEM and STEAM may be used interchangeably.
This book is dedicated to uncovering some women’s personal stories and career journeys in STEM. It helps us understand that the pathway forward for most women in STEM may not always be filled with rainbows and butterflies. Thank you to all our authors who placed their proverbial hearts on their sleeves and shared their stories with us.
Here is a list of the chapters and their authors:
Chapter 1: The application of an Effective Root Cause Analysis to any STEM discipline
ROBERT J. (BOB) LATINO
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Chapter 9: Collaboration is the Next Generation of Innovation: How working together can be the gateway to creating a more inclusive, innovative tomorrow SHADRACH STEPHENS |
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Chapter 2: Navigating the Path Not Usually Followed EMMA HOLLOWAY
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Chapter 10: Five Unconventional Life Lessons for anyone in Engineering ERIN GUTSCHE
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Chapter 3: Power to make a difference HEATHER EASON
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Chapter 11: STEMming across three continents BRALADE KOROYE-EMENANJO
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Chapter 4: The Importance of Male Advocates for Women and Under-Represented Sects in STEM MATTHEW J. WALKER
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Chapter 12: The Chemistry behind applying STEM to Horses and Cage Fighting JADE THOMPSON
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Chapter 5: STEM & Cars – A collision course BECKY MUELLER
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Chapter 13: Finding your way LIANA ROOPNARINE
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Chapter 6: STEM, creativity, and the question of gender DANIEL SHORTEN
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Chapter 14: Branding and Rebranding Throughout Your STEM Career ALICIA WASHINGTON
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Chapter 15: From Portugal to Qatar, exploring STEM careers in different Industries VANDA FRANCO
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Chapter 8: STEM women’s career challenges and possible solutions
SHALINI AGGARWAL
BEAUTY KUMARI
VRINDA NAIR
SUBATHRA RAJENDRAN
HARIHAR JAISHREE SUBRAHMANIAM
ANAND SWAROOP
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Chapter 16: The six stages of Bringing Up Women in Engineering KATHY NELSON
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Chapter 17: A Chemical Philosopher – Exploring the “A” in STEAM MICHAEL D. HOLLOWAY
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Chapter 18: Surviving corporate takeovers while climbing the ladder of success FRANCES CHRISTOPHER
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Chapter 19: Embracing the unknown, overcoming the past KARI NATHAN
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Chapter 20: Five Amazing Women Making a Difference in STEM MICHELLE SEGREST
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Find out more about these authors and order the book here:
http://strategicreliabilitysolutions.com/empowering-women-in-stem-personal-stories-and-career-journeys-from-around-the-world/
