Women increasingly interested in STEM, MetLife survey

Women are considering careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), right MetLife’s Triangle Tech X (TTX) Annual Report. Sixty percent of women are likely to say they find a STEM career attractive.

Bill Pappas, MetLife’s global head of technology and operations, shared to Digital insurance via email that more women in STEM would impact industries like insurance.

“A greater representation of women in technology roles can have a positive impact not only on the employee experience for those working in the industry, but also on the industry itself. Greater representation of women can drive innovation, create more inclusive products, address ethical concerns in AI. and contribute to a more balanced, diverse and successful workplace.

“It could also help foster a more inclusive culture that will attract future generations of girls and young women into STEM and subsequently help address the talent gap. STEM would inspire future generations of STEM professionals Attracting more young women to the industry can help fill the pipeline at a time when the impending talent shortage is already a top concern for employers.

Along with the survey, MetLife conducted its annual TTX Conference October 1st and 2nd.

Naomi Johnson, MetLife’s head of strategy and transformation focused on Latin America, led a panel on the future of education.

Andrea Stevenson Conner, principal at Stevenson Conner Global Strategies and former president and CEO of ATHENA International, said during the session that she is an advocate for the gender multiplier effect.

“It’s an economic term that speaks to the quantifiable influence that when women and girls are educated and economically empowered, it has a big impact on the rest of us in society,” she said. “I’ve long been a champion for this, but students being underrepresented in STEM fields is still a persistent challenge, and how we support them from the classroom to the boardroom is kind of the key piece that’s needed… It’s very important. to make sure women and girls are included in the conversation.”

MetLife shared comments about women in STEM Digital insurance.

Answers have been lightly edited for clarity.