June 24, 2025- Educators say that an important strategy in increasing the number of women in STEM is encouraging girls’ interest from a young age, through hands on-activities and making women role models more visible, according to Cardinal Health. Cardinal Health recently took action by hosting a Technology Camp for girls, providing hands-on experience and to help spark a passion for STEM careers and empower the next generation of innovators. Students in grades six through 12 from several Central Ohio schools spent a day at our Dublin, Ohio, headquarters coding, designing websites and working with circuits and electronics.
The statistics surrounding women in STEM are startling. Only about 18% of women workers have a STEM occupation, compared to 30% of men, according to the National Science Foundation. And only 18% of STEM leadership roles are held by women. Because women are underrepresented in STEM, a large portion of the potential talent pool is untapped, limiting both innovation and economic output.