{"id":49992,"date":"2024-12-31T15:28:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T09:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/?p=49992"},"modified":"2025-01-22T13:44:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T07:44:45","slug":"funding-the-future-driving-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-stem-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/funding-the-future-driving-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-stem-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding the Future: Driving diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM research"},"content":{"rendered":"

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) industry has long struggled with underrepresentation on the basis of gender, ethnicity, physical disabilities, and mental health. Women account for only 35 %<\/a> of the STEM graduates globally, and minorities face significant barriers, especially in leadership roles. A recent report from the NSF<\/a> recorded that individuals from Hispanic origin represented only 18 % of the STEM workforce in 2021. The percentage contribution of Asian and Black individuals was further low. Similarly, researchers with disabilities and those experiencing mental health challenges often encounter systemic discrimination and a lack of institutional support. 28 % people with disabilities working in part time Science and Education sector expressed their willingness to work fulltime when compared to 15.5% of those without disabilities.<\/p>\n

Recognizing these disparities, the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) has outlined four major recommendations to foster DEI:<\/p>\n

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