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1. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The STEM Professions Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

2. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The STEM Professions • The National Science Foundation identifies the following disciplines as STEM fields: • Chemistry • Computer and Information Technology Science • Engineering • Geosciences • Life Sciences • Mathematical Sciences • Physics • Astronomy • Psychology • Social Sciences • STEM Education and Learning Research

3. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The STEM Professions • Due to increase in globalization and a knowledge-based economy, STEM fields are more critical to our Nation’s competitiveness • Must improve capabilities in STEM fields to levels beyond what was considered acceptable in the past(National Science Foundation).

4. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The STEM Professions • Women continue to be underrepresented in the STEM fields • Women hold nearly half of the jobs in the U.S. economy, but less than 25% are in STEM fields • Little employment growth of women in STEM jobs since 2000 • Only one of seven engineers is female • Hold only 27% of all computer science jobs (*U.S. Department of Commerce)

5. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The STEM Professions • Attracting Women to STEM fields • Expose women to STEM careers to increase future interest • STEM practitioners serve as role models, ambassadors, and gatekeepers to their fields • Become a mentor • Speak at schools or youth organizations • Invite youth/women to a refuge or hatchery

6. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The STEM Professions • Common STEM careers in the Fish and Wildlife Service include: • Wildlife Biologist • Fishery Biologist • Endangered Species Biologist • Forensic Scientist • Ecologist • Geneticist • Hydrologist • Forester • Engineer • Archeologist • Information Technology Specialist • Accountant

7. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The STEM Professions Meet some of our FWS Women in STEM Careers

8. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Ashantye Williams Ashantye is a Geneticist at the Warm Springs Fish Technology Center in Warm Springs, Georgia

9. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Erin Myers Erin is a Private Lands Biologist and a Veterinarian at the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge located near Naples, Florida

10. Jennifer is a Prescribed Fire Specialist at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Florida U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Jennifer Hinckley

11. Sarah is an Aquatic Endangered Species Biologist at the Ecological Services Field Office in Raleigh, North Carolina U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Sarah McRae

12. Joyce is a Wildlife Biologist at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Florida U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Joyce Kleen

13. Amy is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist at the Ecological Services Field Office in Jackson, Mississippi U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Amy Carson

14. Tamara is a Biologist at the Ecological Services Field Office in Athens, Georgia U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Tamara Johnson

15. Theresa is an Aquatic Ecologist with the Southeast Region’s Inventory and Monitoring Branch at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge in Hardeeville, South Carolina U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Theresa Thom

16. Roxannais a Division Chief for Environmental Quality with Ecological Services and works in the Southeast Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Roxanna Hinzman

17. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Karen Sughrue Karen is an Ecologist with Ecological Services in Townsend, Georgia

18. Cindy is a Program Supervisor for Fisheries and works in the Southeast Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Cindy Williams

19. Kate Blough is a  Law Enforcement Support Assistant at the Port of Louisville, Kentucky.  U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Katrina “Kate” Blough

20. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Sharon Fuller-Barnes Sharon Fuller-Barnes is an Education Specialist for the Southeast Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia

21. Nicole is a Coastal Ecologist with the Southeast Inventory & Monitoring Network at Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in Awendaw, South Carolina U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Nicole Rankin

22. Erin is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist for Ecological Services at the Southeast Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Erin Rivenbark

23. Marilyn is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist with the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program and works in the Southeast Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Marilyn Lawal

24. Jaci is a Fish Biologist at the Warm Springs Fish Technology Center in Warm Springs, Georgia U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Jaci Zelko

25. Nikki is a biologist with Ecological Services and works in the Southeast Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Nikki Lamp

26. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Carolyn Hust Carolyn is the Southeast Region’s Chief Technology Officer and works at the Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia

27. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service TONI WESTLAND Toni is the Supervisory Refuge Ranger at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, Florida