Despite efforts to recruit diverse candidates in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, women remain underrepresented in STEM fields. That’s according to new research from the University of Georgia. Dr. Edward Kellough, a professor in UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs, is the lead author of the study. He says the percentage of women in STEM jobs has remained stagnant since 2005. The increase was just a fraction of a percentage point between 2005 and 2018.
In addition, women are also quitting jobs in the STEM fields at a disproportionately high rate.
The research focused on women working at federal agencies in STEM.
