14-03-2025
Dress for STEM aims to recognize women in math and science-related fields
DENVER (KDVR) — March 14 is commonly known as 'Pi Day,' 3.14, and female broadcast meteorologists across the country are using the recognition of math and science as a day of visibility to celebrate women in STEM careers and to encourage the next generation.
Meteorologists have declared March 14 as 'Dress for STEM Day.' Dress For STEM began in 2015 by female meteorologists who sought to bring attention to the underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering and math, abbreviated to STEM, fields.
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The color purple is often used during women's history month as a nod to the women's suffrage movement, where it symbolized justice, dignity and being loyal to the cause.
Despite making up nearly half of the workforce, women only make up about 27% of STEM careers.
While there is a high percentage of women with health-related bachelor's degrees, less than 50% of recipients with degrees in mathematics, engineering and computer science are women.
While many children start thinking about STEM careers before the age of 11, as girls grow older, they rarely stick to that path and are less encouraged to pursue their math and science degrees or careers.
However, Dress For STEM is working to change the narrative by showing visual support for women in STEM careers. They are also opening up the conversation on how to inspire girls interested in STEM.
To participate in Dress For STEM Day, everyone is invited to wear purple as a show of support for women and girls in STEM. Take a picture and post it to social media using #DressForSTEM.
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