14 March 2021
A study by the Nanyang Technological University has found that only 58 per cent of women who graduate with Stem degrees or diplomas go on to have related careers.
Two female NTU professors are starting a new programme for women called that Promotion of Women in Engineering, Research, and Science (Powers) programme in order to persuade more to pursue an education focusing on Stem and work in related fields.
Powers is funded by the Ministry of Education and headed by Associate Professor Sierin Lim from NTU’s School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, and Associate Professor Kimberly Kline from NTU’s School of Biological Sciences.
The program will connect women with role models and mentors, conduct research to address barriers and gaps in the local context, and provide education opportunities through public talks and activities to share discoveries.