Women in Business & STEM

What percentage of women currently hold leadership positions among Fortune 500 companies?

• about 8% in 2020

• More than 50% in 2020

• about 10% in 2020

• Less than 5% in 2020

• Which STEM field has traditionally had the lowest representation of women?

• Computer Science

• Mathematics

• Engineering

• Biology

What impact does gender diversity have on business performance?
(You can choose multiple answers)

• It leads to lower profitability

• Better customer representation

• It causes internal conflicts

• Role Models and Mentorship

• Innovative Solutions

What can organizations do to attract and retain more women in STEM fields and leadership positions?

• Provide equal pay and opportunities for career growth

• Exclude women from leadership roles

• Implement gender-specific hiring quotas

Which factor is crucial for creating an inclusive work environment for women in business and STEM?

• Workplace diversity and inclusion efforts

• Gender discrimination

• Absence of mentorship programs

• Lack of opportunities for professional development

What is her name and what is her contribution?

• Katherine Johnson, contributed to malaria therapy and pharmaceutical chemistry.

• Lydia Villa-Komaroff, contributed to malaria therapy and pharmaceutical chemistry.

• Katherine Johnson, contributed to the mathematics that enabled NASA's first manned mission to the Moon in 1969.

• Lydia Villa-Komaroff contributed to the discovery of bacterial cells that may be used to produce insulin in 1978.

What is one common barrier that often prevents women from entering STEM fields?

• Gender bias and discrimination

• Insufficient financial support

• Lack of interest in science and technology

What role do mentorship programs play in promoting women's participation in STEM fields?

• They focus solely on men in STEM

• They discourage women from pursuing STEM careers

• They provide guidance and support for career advancement

• They have no impact on career outcomes

Mary Barra became the first female CEO of one of the "Big Three" automakers when she joined GM in early 2016. She started her career in electrical engineering, then in 1990, she got her MBA and moved into business. She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Times in 2021.

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What percentage of the world's workforce is made up of women in STEM fields?

• 28%

• 30%

• 50%

• 1%