Women in STEM

Canada has opened a $100 million call for proposals to expand women’s leadership and economic opportunities, with focus on STEM, skilled trades and AI.

Women are entering STEM and AI in larger numbers, but the tech industry still has a serious gender gap in technical roles, leadership, cybersecurity and career progression.

Vedanta has reported higher women’s participation across mines, plants, smelters, refineries and control centres, as the company targets 35% women’s workforce representation.

Bajaj Auto Foundation has announced a ₹400 crore commitment over ten years to support women engineering students through the Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship for Women in Engineering, with financial aid, …

The 2026 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards will honour five pioneering women researchers from South Africa, Australia, the United Kingdom, Argentina and the United States for their work …

Women make up around 43% of STEM graduates in India, but their presence drops sharply in core engineering fields and niche technology roles. The Gender Gap in STEM now sits …

A new global report shows that women are increasingly present in science but remain underrepresented in scientific academies, leadership roles, awards, and decision-making bodies. This Changeincontent DEI Insights article examines …

As the India AI Impact Summit 2026 brings the world to Bharat Mandapam, UN Women has issued a clear warning: women are still underrepresented in AI design and research, and …

Women’s admissions in IITs have risen sharply, helped by policy interventions like supernumerary seats. Yet the Gender Gap in STEM Learning continues to widen because access is only one part …

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science highlights why gender equality in STEM remains unfinished business and why it matters for the future of science.