

From Smith to STEM: Three Alums on the Transition into Male-Dominated Fields
Collage by Vivian Jenkins “You just have to show up and exist”, was Professor Lesley-Ann Giddings’ advice for Smithies transitioning into their next chapter of life. But for many Smithies, transitioning from Smith to their male-dominated STEM fields can be a major challenge. According to The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), only 35% of students in STEM-related fields are women. Historically women’s colleges (HWCs) offer a safe haven
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