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Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeed

  • Written by Filomena Nunes, Professor of Physics, Michigan State University
Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeedWomen with strong networks and communities are most likely to succeed in the STEM fields. LWA/Dann Tardif via Getty Images

As a graduate student in physics, I was often the only woman in the room. As I gained more experience, I learned valuable lessons about the scientific community and how to better advance my career. Once I started mentoring...

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