4 The Importance of Male Advocates for Women and Under-Represented Sects in STEM

Matthew J. Walker

Licensed Professional Engineer, United States of America

DOI: 10.1201/9781003336495-6

Contents

  1. 4.1 Understanding Your Impact
  2. 4.2 Becoming an Advocate
  3. 4.3 Handling Imposter Syndrome
  4. About the Author
  5. Notes

If you’re reading this and are male – congratulations! You’ve recognized that we (yes, I am male as well) have a vital role to play in advocating for and getting more women – and minorities in general – into STEM fields.

“The best engineers, after all, are team players, adaptable, tenacious when faced with the most difficult challenges, and dedicated to an ethical obligation that puts the public first. … The 11th century philosopher Algazel ...

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