Did you know that women make up only 23% of science and technology workers and less than 4% of trades workers in Canada? Yet science, technology, trades, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations are among the highest-paid and fastest-growing occupations in the country. Research has shown that children’s exposure to stereotypical images of scientists plays a strong role in shaping their perceptions of scientists and their interest in entering STEM fields.
But there’s good news: providing children with non-stereotyped and diverse role models can reduce stereotypes and increase interest in pursuing STEM fields.
Join us on February 11th, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, for an inspiring virtual panel. The panel will follow a Q&A format and will be open to children, teens, and adults. Pre-registration required (registration closes one hour before the panel). This is a free event (no cost).
February 11th at 4 pm Pacific • 5 pm Mountain • 6 pm Central • 7 pm Eastern • 8 pm Atlantic