I have been thinking a lot about the success of women who work in Engineering, Science, and Technology from a post-pandemic lens. As more and more women considered dropping back, or out of the workforce in the past two years, I began to wonder what strategies and behaviors could be used to keep them in their professional careers. There is a large body of work dedicated to uncovering research behind women in the workforce and their reasons for leaving yet not much has been written about the support systems women have that enable their rise in the workforce to be successful. I decided to interview a couple of women in engineering, science, and technology to learn a little bit more about the workforce policies that helped them rise and the kinds of people that have lifted, mentored, or supported them along their journey including both professionally and personally.
Read More
Topics:
Gender Balance, STEM,
Gender Balance,
Career,
Interview,
Work Life Balance,
Success,
Network,
Inspire,
Mom,
Leader,
Women in STEM,
Working Remotely,
Professional,
Relationships,
Resources,
Solutions,
Connect,
Career Path,
Values,
Support,
Impact,
Career Possibilities,
Empowerment,
New Opportunities,
Learn,
Inclusion,
Diversity,
#WESTorg,
Parenting,
Equity,
STEM Women,
Female Representation STEM,
Hiring Women in STEM,
Experience,
Ally,
Allyship,
Strategies,
Reflect, Reimagine, Emerge Stronger
On December 9, 2021 at 6:15 p.m., WEST is hosting a free panel discussion to help answer questions like, "what does it mean to be 'the science type'?" and, "how can you recognize your strengths and interests?" Whether you're in high school and beginning to think about your college and career options or an adult pursuing your career as a scientist, this discussion of learning, recognizing your talents, handling adversity, and helping others pursue their own talents will have something for you. You can sign up to join the discussion on WEST's website.
Read More
Topics:
Gender Balance, STEM,
Gender Balance,
Women,
Science,
Career,
Community,
Mentoring,
Success,
Inspire,
Women in STEM,
Upcoming Events,
Innovation,
Professional,
Discussion,
Resources,
Interactive,
Change,
Making a Difference,
Tools,
Inspiration,
Career Path,
Leading Ourselves,
Self-Awareness,
Empathy,
Focus,
Insight,
Personal Branding,
Strengths,
Values,
Support,
Storytelling,
Impact,
Career Development,
Own It,
Empowerment,
Mentor,
Learn,
Outreach,
Advocate,
Stereotypes,
Inclusion,
Self-Reflection,
Diversity,
#WESTevent,
Voice,
#WESTorg,
D&I,
Gender Parity,
Webinar,
Personality,
Grow,
goals,
Equity,
STEM Women,
Female Representation STEM
Gender Parity
WEST is hosting a gender parity panel discussion on 9/30. This topic is essential because while more women are finding themselves in STEM careers in general, there is still work to be done to get more women into leadership roles. In leadership roles, women often feel like they are walking a tightrope to be likeable and respected. This panel will include leaders from academia, industry, and consulting services who have worked for gender parity in science and technology. They will discuss techniques they have used to achieve gender parity and how to advance more women into leadership roles.
Read More
Topics:
Leadership,
Gender Balance, STEM,
Gender Balance,
Women,
Career,
Panel,
Mentoring,
Women in STEM,
Upcoming Events,
Equal Pay,
Balance,
Gender Pay Gap,
Advocate,
Diversity,
#WESTevent,
#WESTorg,
Gender Parity,
Webinar,
20th Anniversary
Like your career, executive gender parity is not one-off tactic or a simple checklist. Gender parity among leadership requires intentional cultivation, systemic design and strategic implementation.
Read More
Topics:
Gender Balance, STEM,
Gender Balance,
Women,
Awards,
Women in STEM,
Business,
Equal Pay,
Leading Ourselves,
Gender Pay Gap,
Challenges,
Leaders,
Career Development,
Empowerment,
Advocate,
Inclusion,
Diversity,
#WESTevent,
#WESTorg,
Women in Business,
Organizational Culture,
Corporate Culture,
Be Fearless, Be Brave,
Gender Parity
Imagine going to a conference designed completely to meet your needs. That’s what an unConference is. This unConference will feature keynote speakers to get you thinking
about the economics of being female and how looking at the challenge from an economic view can positively impact your career. I
n true unConference fashion, it has no agenda until the participants create it. You will decide what topics will be discussed by pitching solutions to the crowd for further discussions in breakout groups. You will share ideas, problem solve, hear multiple perspectives, and challenge the status quo with creative solutions. There is great diversity and experience in the Boston area and this is wonderful opportunity for you to share expertise and exchange innovative ideas in a supportive environment. This is self-directed learning at its best. The content is relevant and exciting because the agenda is created for you, and by you, in the moment.
Read More
Topics:
Events,
Gender Balance, STEM,
Gender Balance,
Women,
Boston,
Career,
Community,
Work Life Balance,
Life,
Women in STEM,
Networking,
Upcoming Events,
Discussion,
Financial,
Interactive,
Equal Pay,
Change,
unConference,
Economics,
Female
