Quote by Sally Ride

Women make up only 25 percent of the science, engineering and technology workforce... We are delighted to be working with NASA Ames to give Silicon Valley area girls a chance to explore and develop their potential in science at an age when many begin to drift away from their natural interest.

Women make up only 25 percent of the science, engineering an

Summary

This quote highlights the underrepresentation of women in the science, engineering, and technology workforce, which currently stands at only 25 percent. The speaker expresses their delight in collaborating with NASA Ames to provide young girls in the Silicon Valley area an opportunity to engage with and nurture their scientific interests. The initiative aims to counter the trend of girls losing interest in science as they grow older, aiming to support and empower them at an age when they commonly start to steer away from STEM fields.

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