10/04/2026
According to the Global Gender Gap Report (2023), women comprise only 29.2% of the STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) workforce in 146 nations evaluated. Despite a 1.58% increase in female STEM workers between 2015 and 2023, a troubling gender imbalance remains. Women face challenges when pursuing STEM leadership roles. For instance, women represent 29.9% of senior workers but only 12.4% in C-suite roles. Organizations, governments, educational institutions, and the larger scientific and technological community must work together to remove barriers that prevent women from advancing in STEM careers. Cited by Global STEM Workforce - Society of Women Engineers (swe.org)
Did you know that the Zonta Club of Lincoln offers a Women in STEM award? The goal of the this award is to uplift and recognize the incredible work being done by women in STEM fields and inspire other women to pursue education, careers and leadership roles in STEM fields.
If you are interested or know any women in their second year of undergraduate study through final year of graduate study, you can learn more on our website at https://www.zontadistrict6.org/lincoln. Applications must be submitted back to the Lincoln club no later than December 15 for the 2027 award.
