U.C. Davis has been named the number one best-value school for
women in STEM (that’s science, technology, engineering and
mathematics) by Forbes.
Davis said it has the highest percentage of women STEM majors of
all UC campuses; under Chancellor Linda Katehi, the school has
made a commitment to hiring more women faculty in STEM, as well.
Women are underrepresented in STEM fields. It’s a well-documented
fact that fewer collegiate women seek and earn degrees in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related programs
than their male classmates. Why does this gap exist? Some reports
suggest that women may feel intimidated by being the minority in
science classrooms or face work-life balance hurdles getting an
advanced degree while raising a family. U.S. Census data from
February 2016 shows that women make up 14% of engineers, around
45% of mathematicians and statisticians and 47% of life
scientists. But, the number of women in STEM is slowly trending
upwards. Data
shows that the STEM workforce was comprised of 26% women
in 2011, compared to 23% in 1990.
DAVIS, CA – On April 17, 2015, Congressman John Garamendi
(D-Fairfield, CA) hosted the Advancing Women’s Careers and Dreams
Conference in Davis, bringing together experts and dozens of
accomplished women in business, non-profits, and public service.
DAVIS, CA – On April 17, 2015, Congressman John Garamendi
(D-Fairfield, CA) hosted the Advancing Women’s Careers and Dreams
Conference in Davis, bringing together experts and dozens of
accomplished women in business, non-profits, and public service.
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, will explore
ways to speed production of the Ebola drug Zmapp with a $200,000
rapid-response grant from the National Science Foundation.
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The College Database has ranked the top “50 Colleges Advancing
Women in STEM.” These 50 colleges and universities are doing
their part by successfully engaging female students in a wide
range of STEM programs.
We’re pleased to announce that UC Davis ranks #1 for total women
in STEM programs, with 2,503 women in 169 STEM programs.
The College Database used data provided by the Integrated
Postsecondary Education Data System to rank women’s
representation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics).
Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi will lead a new project aimed at
increasing the participation of women, especially Latinas, in
academic science, technology, engineering and mathematics
careers.
The project is funded by a grant of $3.725 million over five
years from the National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program.
Katehi’s seven co-investigators include Adela de la Torre,
interim vice chancellor for Student Affairs, and Maureen Stanton,
vice provost for Academic Affairs. De La Torre is a professor of
Chicana/o studies, and Stanton is a professor of evolution and
ecology.
University of California, Davis, Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi is
among a dozen “Leading Women in STEM” to be honored today at the
2012 California STEM Summit in San Diego.
The awards recognize honorees for their achievements in advancing
innovative and effective STEM (science, technology, engineering
and math) education initiatives across the state, and for being
exemplary role models for California women and girls.
