Female scientists and engineers pioneered the nuclear and radiological fields, with leaders and innovators such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Lise Meitner, among many others, establishing the foundation of modern nuclear science and technology.
However, reports like The Persistence of Gender Gaps in Education and Skills still show the lack of girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers as well as highlighting the importance of enhancing the educational pipeline to attract, retain and maintain more women in the sectors.
On International Women in Engineering Day, the OECD Directorate for Education and Skills, and the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) will host an expert panel to look at the latest education initiatives contributing towards attracting more women in STEM and asking the question, are policymakers doing enough?
