Breaking the bias: perspectives of a WiSTEM2D programme inspiring female undergraduates for a technical future

Marie Travers; Anushree Dwivedi; Ita Richardson; Katie Crowley; James Vincent Patten

doi:10.1108/ET-02-2023-0033

Breaking the bias: perspectives of a WiSTEM²D programme inspiring female undergraduates for a technical future

Marie Travers
, Anushree Dwivedi
, Ita Richardson
, Katie Crowley
, James Vincent Patten

University of Limerick
Johnson & Johnson

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Abstract

Purpose: This is an account of student experiences with the 2020/2021 Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Manufacturing and Design (WiSTEM²D) intervention programme at the University of Limerick (UL). Design/methodology/approach: The WiSTEM²D programme supports female undergraduate students undertaking science, technology, engineering, mathematics, manufacturing and design (STEM²D) courses, helping them develop and grow in their degrees, research and beyond. Findings: During the programme, data were gathered from students in the form of qualitative information, which was used to analyse perceptions of the programme. This analysis revealed that students found the WiSTEM²D programme beneficial to them and that it improved their confidence levels, career knowledge and overall networking abilities. Originality/value: WiSTEM²D is one of several initiatives globally that are attempting to empower and encourage women to be active in STEM.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	106-119
Number of pages	14
Journal	Education and Training
Volume	66
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/ET-02-2023-0033
Publication status	Published - 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

Career
Confidence
Gender
Intervention
STEM
STEMD
Students
Women

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