Compared to the nation, Utah women lag especially far behind men in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, a trend that seems to begin early and continues into the workforce, according to from the Utah Women and Education Initiative. About 17 percent of Utah jobs in STEM professions are held by women, according to the report released this week. Nationally, that portion is . Photos At a glance — New guides for Utah’s STEM education This week, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) , president and CEO of , will serve as the chairman of the board for the state’s new STEM Action Center. The center will use its $5 million appropriation for 2013 to build the math...
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