What data actually tells us about Women in Science?
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An analysis of a dataset covering women's participation in STEM education across six major countries (USA, China, India, Germany, Canada, Australia) from 2000 to 2023. Key findings include: median enrollment is 43.5% but graduation rates are lower at 35.9%; graduation rates have improved over two decades despite enrollment declining since 2019; Math has the highest enrollment but lowest graduation rates; Canada leads in graduation rates while Germany lags; China shows the largest enrollment-to-graduation gap in Math; and India shows the fastest overall improvement in women's STEM representation.
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Analysis of decadal gender gap indices across the globe.Women’s Representation in STEMGet Vindhya Rani’s stories in your inboxOverall statsStats by countryEnrollment to graduation gapWhere is the fastest improvement?Final thoughtsSort: