The organisation Mothers in Science is leading an international research project aimed at understanding how parenthood affects the career advancement of people working in STEMM fields.
This research study aims to 1) measure the impact of parenthood on the career progression of professionals and students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) and 2) to begin identifying the specific career obstacles faced by people with children around the world.
This data is crucial for creating long-term solutions to promote workplace equality and to minimize the gender gap in STEMM. These solutions may also help working mothers recover from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their careers.
