The 精东视频 says the results of the latest reinforce the need for stronger action to remove barriers preventing gender equity and greater diversity in STEM.
Academy President Professor Chennupati Jagadish welcomed the report and said it highlighted the importance of robust and ongoing data collection and evaluation to inform decision-making.
鈥淭he report shows a modest increase in women鈥檚 workforce participation and enrolments in university STEM courses, which is great to see,鈥� Professor Jagadish said.
鈥淗owever, it鈥檚 concerning to see that girls鈥� confidence in all STEM subjects falls as they get older and that girls are more likely than boys to list lack of interest as a barrier to studying STEM.
鈥淲e must do more to create a more accountable STEM ecosystem that enables the attraction, retention and progression of diverse communities in STEM.
鈥淚f we wish to see greater diversity at senior levels in STEM professions, we must take actions that are evidence informed. The STEM Equity monitor is a valuable tool to guide decision-making and to drive investment into measures that work.
鈥淎s the Academy鈥檚 ten-year Plan for Women in STEM made clear, if you can鈥檛 measure it, you can鈥檛 improve it.
鈥淭he Women in STEM Decadal Plan shows that evaluating programs and activities is critically important so proven measures can be taken to achieve equity in STEM,鈥� Professor Jagadish said.
The STEM Equity monitor is a valuable tool to guide decision-making and to drive investment into measures that work.
鈥淭o break down persistent barriers faced by under-represented communities, the STEM ecosystem 鈥� government, academia, educators and industry 鈥� needs to push in the same direction and harness the opportunities in the Women in STEM Decadal Plan so as to reach gender equity by 2030.
"The Academy鈥檚 are an excellent example of the impact of collective action from industry and leading practice employers who are committed to addressing gender equity within the decade,鈥� he said.
The Academy applauds the development of an evidence-based evaluation framework by the Women in STEM Ambassador Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, and improved data collection, monitoring and reporting by the Australian Government.
Earlier this month, the Academy by Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic to review how existing government programs can be reformed to support greater diversity in Australia鈥檚 science and technology sectors.
鈥淒emand for STEM skills will continue to grow, so Australia can ill afford to under-utilise all of the nation鈥檚 available talent.
鈥淲e welcome a widening of the national discourse to boost participation of other under-represented groups including gender diverse people, First Nations people, culturally and ethnically diverse, mature workers, LGTBQIA+, and those living with disability, amongst others,鈥� Professor Jagadish said.
In 2022, the Academy achieved 50/50 between men and women in the annual election of new Fellows. The Academy is taking an evidence-based approach to better understand and remove barriers experienced by under-represented groups and to support emerging STEM professionals.
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