European Automation: Engineering Equality: Increasing the numbers of women in STEM careers

For the last eight years in a row, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been named as the most powerful woman in the world by Forbes. Given the low number of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) roles, it might surprise you to find out that Merkel has a PhD in physical chemistry. This article discusses the different initiatives in place to encourage women into STEM roles across Europe.