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Why is there a lack of women in science, engineering and stem subjects?

Our guidance counsellors in Irish secondary schools to blame for the lack of women in science &am...

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07.04 10 Mar 2022


Why is there a lack of women in science, engineering and stem subjects?



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07.04 10 Mar 2022


Our guidance counsellors in Irish secondary schools to blame for the lack of women in science & engineering and so-called stem subjects? Or are there other reasons why men dominate the professions - at a time when there is such demand for talent in the sector? For more on this Joe spoke to   Orla Feely- Prez of Engineers Ireland and Vice president of UCD. 

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