Almost a quarter of the U.S. workforce is in STEM, and we’re running out of people to fill those roles. If we don’t increase the number of women in STEM, we’re not just missing out on talent, we’re risking the future of innovation.
In this episode, we get real about the invisible labor women are often expected to take on in both academia and industry. From being asked to bake cookies for meetings to being mistaken for a secretary, we share personal stories that highlight how gendered expectations persist, even in the most “progressive” spaces.
We’re joined by Prof. Sheryl Grace (Boston University) as we reflect on:
Why women often take on these roles (and when it’s not really a choice)
How these expectations affect career progression
The importance of advocating for junior colleagues who can’t yet speak up
This one’s for anyone who’s ever been asked to organize the luncheon... and then sit at the back of the room.
If you've ever been the caterer, or realize that you might have asked a woman to do a job because she's the woman, join us at STEMinism Unfiltered on LinkedIn. We'll talk.
