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Morley Muse on Women

Nigeria

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The discussion around diversity and inclusion has increased in recent times yet the dial has barely shifted for women in STEM.

As a scientist, engineer and passionate advocate for women in the field, I have advocated and worked across various STEM/NFP organisations to create change.

In 2023, my main concerns revolve around the lack of retention of women with STEM skills in the industry and insufficient funding for startups.

As a woman from a minority background working in STEM, I have faced personal and professional challenges, whilst in pursuit of my career aspirations.

That showed only 29 percent of the STEM workforce identifies as women and 56 percent of university educated women in STEM were born overseas.

Through my work with WISE and WISA, I gained a deeper understanding of the barriers women in STEM face.

What was more interesting was that 56 per cent of university qualified females in STEM in Australia are Australian women born overseas.

The underrepresentation of female engineering students led me to co-found the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Club at Victoria University.

I began engagements with Women in STEMM Australia (WISA), in 2018.

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