Every year, fewer women in the United States graduate with EE degrees. Last year, only 18.1% of EE bachelor's degrees went to women, and only 9.2% of Computing degrees, went to women, according to research from the American Society for Engineering Education.
Part of the problem is perception, according to IEEE Spectrum magazine. Young women don't see that they can have an impact in computing or engineering, so they don't look at it as a career.
But what if you're already studying EE or computing? What will the lack of women in your profession say to your own career prospects?
I like to see the opportunities here. For one thing, women will stand out more in their jobs. The more you stand out, the more chances you'll have to get noticed, and the more likely you are to get the best assignments. And as I wrote last year, women are valued for their teamwork, a critical personality trait in high-tech.
So don't let this news hold you back -- and help that number of women in your field continue to grow.
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