The educational system needs to fully embrace digital technologies and update teaching methodologies to prepare students for their digital future (ERT, 2017)
Greater access to STEM and computer science studies is key for the inclusion of women in the digital economy (G7, 2017)
Due to the increasing digitisation of society and the world of work the demand for STEM skills will only intensify (BusinessEurope, 2018)
With an average annual return of 12%, engineering and computer science graduates see the biggest return on investment (World Economic Forum, 2016)
Significant responsibilities lie before local and regional authorities when it comes to defining a coherent and integrated approach to STEM education (Committee of the Regions, 2019)

Women and STEM: Good school results, little change in career choises (Norwegian only)

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Statistics Norway

Country:

Norway

Publication date:

11 February 2020

Publication type:

Reports and studies

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Today, 44% of all people who work in mathematics, science and technology (MNT) are women. If we disregard dentists, doctors and veterinarians, the proportion of women in occupations within the MNT field is around 25%, despite the fact that girls on average perform better in science both in upper secondary school and upper secondary school.

Women and STEM: Good school results, little change in career choises (Norwegian only)

Women and STEM: Good school results, little change in career choises (Norwegian only)

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