Women in STEM bring essential perspectives! Learn how diversity drives innovation and prevents costly tech oversights in product design.
linkedin Stakeholder Management Strategies | Sonu Goswami | 33 comments
The tech world π, a hub of groundbreaking advancements, has long been dominated by menβ>a fact with profound implications.
A group of male engineers π¨βπ»π¨βπ»π¨βπ»π¨βπ» π» develops a cutting-edge cell phone algorithm. Confident in their work, they run extensive tests. Yet, during a final check, a critical flaw surfacesβ>when one engineer calls another, the algorithm fails to transmit the voice of a woman, treating it as noise. This oversight caused a complete redesign and a significant delay in the product release.
What does this teach us? Women make up half of the global π population, but their representation in STEM fields in India is still only about 34%. This isnβt just a statistic; itβs a reflection of missed opportunities and stifled innovation.
Diversity π©βπΌ π©βπ π©βπ§ π©βπ¬ π©βπ¨ π©ββοΈ π·ββοΈ π©βπ π©βπ is not just about increasing numbersβ>itβs about integrating diverse perspectives into the development process, leading to richer, more inclusive solutions.
Building a Diverse STEM Workforce: A Collective Responsibility. Are you committed to building a more inclusive STEM community?