Above and beyond: 4 schools paving the way for women in engineering

Study International | March 28, 2019

The engineering field has long been dominated by men. But why? Women are sometimes plagued by the stereotype that engineering or Science, Engineering, Technology, and Mathematics-related disciplines, do not typically cater to them. Coupled with the misconception that men perform better in subjects like math, or other STEM-related subjects can perpetuate the problem of underrepresentation of women in the field, making them much less likely to choose an engineering programme at university as a result. This is a major loss of untapped talent to the world, especially in a time when rapid automation and technological advances are fuelling the need for more professionals in the field to meet modern-day demands.

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