This presentation was used to discuss the issue of women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
2. CONTENT OVERVIEW
Geographic Information Systems(GIS) and Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM)
GIS Technologies Evolution
Gender, GIS and STEM Statistics
Gender comparison in GIS and STEM Roles
Reasons for Statistics and Proposed Solutions
Women in GIS Pioneers
Promoting Women in GIS and STEM
3. GIS AND STEM
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Geography
touches heavily on all of these disciplines, and the application of geospatial
technology (GIS) helps us to better understanding cross-disciplinary phenomena and
solve important problems. (ESRI Insider, 2013)
4. GIS TECHNOLOGIES EVOLUTION
Origins – 1800s (Spatial Analysis in Epidemiology)
Origin of the “GIS” Term – 1968 (Roger Tomlinson)
System Development – 1969 (ESRI Systems -ArcGIS)
Digitalization & Visualization – 1970s (Computer Mapping)
Database Management – 1980s (Spatial Database)
Visualization Based Analysis – 1990s (Mapping Analysis)
Mathematical Modelling – 2000s (Spatial Statistical Modelling)
New Technologies Integration – 2000s (Location Intelligence , AR& VR Mapping)
5. GENDER, GIS AND STEM STATISTICS
On a global level, there are a little less than twice as many males as females working in the GIS industry.
Of the respondents, 750 (63%) were males and 436 (37%) were female. ( GIS Lounge , 2014)
According to UIS data, less than 30% of the world’s researchers are women.( UNESCO, 2018)
6. GENDER, GIS AND STEM STATISTICS - 2
Source : UN Women
News
Source : Melley , 2016
8. REASONS FOR THE STATISTICS AND PROPOSED SOLUTIONS
Reasons
Fear
Unawareness
Need for Mentors
Opportunities Availability
Financial Constraints
Proposed Solutions
Constant GIS and STEM Career Awareness for
Ladies
Mentorship Program
Providing Internship / related programme
Opportunities
9. PIONEERS OF WOMEN IN GIS
• Ingrid Berghe
• Babara Ryan
• Dorine Burmanje
• Anne Hale Miglarese
• Dr. Vanessa
Lawrence