SYRACUSE, N.Y. — American Heart Association’s STEM Goes Red held an event December 16, addressing the underrepresentation of women in STEM and inspired young woman to pursue rewarding careers in STEM fields. The event was held at the Bill and Sandra Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital.
Today’s economy and tomorrow’s well-being depend on innovations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), but a troubling gap exists when it comes to women in STEM occupations. Women make up almost half of employment across non-STEM occupations but just over 29% of the STEM workforce. That’s why the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is bringing Go Red for Women’s STEM Goes Red to Central New York.
“STEM Goes Red draws on the American Heart Association’s strong legacy of science, education and discovery, offering an immersive experience that propels young women into this exciting world,” said Denise McGraw, Go Red for Women director with the American Heart Association. “By ensuring a new generation of female scientists, doctors, inventors and changemakers, we’re taking critical steps to secure their future as well as our own.”…