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Empowering Women in STEM at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is committed to increasing female representation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, where women are currently underrepresented despite holding nearly half of all jobs in the U.S. economy. With roles such as wildlife biologists, geneticists, and ecologists, women in FWS serve as mentors and role models, encouraging future generations to pursue STEM careers. Initiatives include exposing young women to these fields through education and outreach, enhancing the nation's competitiveness in a global economy.

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Empowering Women in STEM at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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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

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