Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Title IX and
other equal opportunity legislation and affirmative action
policies continue to have a significant impact on bringing more
diverse women into STEM fields. Title IX, by mandating equal
access to educational opportunities and protecting women and
girls from discrimination and sexual harassment, strengthens
diversity efforts in STEM fields. Support for Title IX, and
other legal instruments, is critical for bringing about needed
institutional and policy changes. The American Association of
University Women recommends government agencies such as NASA,
the Department of Defense and Department of Education be
required to conduct Title IX compliance reviews, ensuring that
part of their funding is invested in updating and improving STEM
programs. Encouraging equal opportunities is necessary to ensure
that women are able to pursue science and math trajectories in
business, industry, health and other relevant fields. No
resources are attached to this category.