STEM, or science, technology, engineering, and math, has long been a field dominated by men. Currently only about 28% of jobs in these fields are held by women, while even less C-suite level jobs are filled by females in the field. As science-related jobs, especially data science, continue to be some of the highest-paying available, women should look at this field as one full of opportunity, not one that has closed its doors on the female population. Here are four essential skills for women looking to pursue their education in data science, or make a career leap into the field. ConfidenceWhether it’s right or not is another story, but historically and systematically, women have been pushed away from scientific fields since the dawning of the nation. Though the amount of STEM role models is smaller for women, it does certainly exist, and many schools are making conscious efforts to increase female interest in STEM. If you’re a youngster, get involved in these programs at your school, and if you’re someone looking for a career change, reading up on some of the many women who changed science is a great way to thwart any negative thoughts regarding your career path that ...
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