Every year International Women’s Day is held on March 8th, a day where we celebrate women’s achievements and champion inclusivity.
While we think this day should be celebrated every day of the year, it gives us the perfect opportunity to encourage and inspire future generations to pursue their dream career.
We at Empatica are very proud that 55% of our team is made up of women, however this is not the case across all STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) occupations. Recent results show that women account for only 28% of the STEM workforce in the USA.
For those considering a career in STEM, you may have questions about how to get into the industry and how to succeed in it.
Here we share some tips you may want to consider, and words of wisdom from some of our female leaders at Empatica, Professor Rosalind Picard, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, and Marisa Cruz, Chief Medical Officer.
1. Identify key female role models
Having role models can inspire you to become part of the STEM industry and support your progression when you’re in it.
As well as having female figures you admire, you may want to consider how a role model can help you practically. One route could be to find a mentor.
A mentor can help you discover new opportunities, provide you with useful insights and share their own personal experience in the industry. It is also beneficial for the mentor too and extremely rewarding!
