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Kristy Schomaker, a digital services commercialization leader at Trane Commercial, sits at a table and speaks during the AI and Machine Learning panel discussion as part of the Engineering Showcase on Nov. 15 in the Engineering Building. Opinion Columnist Lalita Rai believes that women entering the STEM field should advocate for themselves and not feel outside pressure from men. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Women entering the STEM field need to advocate for themselves

By Lalita Rai, Opinion Columnist | January 13, 2025

Women should take the initiative to advocate for themselves and their rights, particularly when it comes to male-dominated spaces like the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) field. Marie Curie, a two-time Nobel Prize winner in physics...