March 2023 - Women in STEMM
A significant and persistent gender gap at all levels of the STEMM workforce, both in Victoria and around the world. It is only now showing signs of change, however there is a lot left to do. In this edition, we feature experiences of women working in STEMM in Victoria, and some of the groups supporting the engagement and retention of women as talented scientists, doctors, and engineers.
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