“It will likely take a combination of political activism and global societal shifts to truly make a difference, but there are glimmers of hope. Promising government initiatives, as well as NGOs, nonprofits, events and startups — all with the goal of introducing women and girls to STEM fields and futures — are on the rise.”

Read more: http://mashable.com/2016/01/22/women-in-stem-global/#Ggpsy15AyZqt