March 2025 Newsletter
Representation matters! For too long, men have occupied a vastly disproportionate number of STEM jobs. Why does this matter? Young women deciding on a career path are unlikely to choose one in which they don't see themselves represented. And since scientific innovation is a primary driver of economic growth and advancements in well-being, it's in our best interests to have as many bright minds as possible in STEM fields. Thankfully, many women in STEM are using the media to highlight their participation and inspire the next generation of women to change the world for the better (a topic we often bring up at our annual EMA IMPACT Summit).
And it is working! According to the US Department of Commerce, "This is changing as women increasingly enter STEM fields. According to the National Science Foundation, the STEM workforce increased by 20% in the decade ending in 2021. While women have not yet achieved parity with men in STEM fields, the number of women entering STEM fields increased faster — by 31% — than the number of men entering STEM (up 15%). Today, more than ever, women can look around their labs and offices and see younger versions of themselves conducting experiments, analyzing data and designs, writing code and equations, and running algorithms."
We spoke with one such leader in STEM, engineer and correspondent on CBS’s hit show "Mission Unstoppable," Fionnghuala O'Reilly, to learn more about her efforts to inspire women in STEM.
A message from Ms. Eich, MEd, MS, University High School Charter:
EMA and Kellogg Garden Supplies have supported our garden since 2009 through their school gardens program. They helped us coordinate our initial garden build and set us up with Emily Van Camp as our initial garden sponsor. She purchased the portable sink that we still use next to class for food prep and hand washing. Pre-covid EMA hosted an annual luncheon to celebrate their school partners and facilitated soil amendments from Kellogg. They have kept our gardens thriving over the years. They just got us another large soil donation.
