ConGregate 12

Supporting and encouraging women to pursue careers in the traditionally male-dominated fields of science, technology, engineering, and math is really important — not just for fairness, but because diverse teams bring fresh ideas and spark innovation. Women still face barriers like bias, stereotyping, and lack of support, so programs that offer mentorship, networking, resources, campaigns, events, and outreach make a real difference by boosting visibility and representation. By empowering women and celebrating their perspectives and talents, we can build more welcoming teams and institutions — and together create better problem-solving and a brighter future for STEM.

Moderator: Joey Starnes