As part of our effort to ignite the power of women, create healthier societies and improve human health, Johnson & Johnson is committed to building a diverse WiSTEM 2D science community and develop the talent pipeline by nurturing and mentoring our future female STEM leaders.” “At Johnson & Johnson, we recognise that women are greatly under-represented in the STEM workforce in Ireland. “We’re delighted to be expanding our successful WiSTEM2D programme to NUI Galway this year, which will continue to fuel life sciences in the area, including J&J’s Cerenovus site in Galway,” said Anna Rafferty, Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM 2D University Lead and Director of Strategy, Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland.

In embracing all the talents in our society, it is a time of opportunity aligned with values of openness, sustainability and inclusivity guiding our students to realise their aspirations and impact positively for the public good on our society, our people and our planet.” It will support and empower women pursuing their goal of safeguarding and making the world a better place through STEM to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. President of NUI Galway, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, said: “NUI Galway is delighted to embed the WiSTEM 2D programme for women students in the College of Science and Engineering. The programme was first introduced in UL in 2016 and UCC in 2018 and has been instrumental in supporting over 290 female students through a range of initiatives including leadership training, mentoring, internships, site tours and CV/recruitment workshops. The J&J WiSTEM 2D programme fuels the development of the female STEM 2D talent pipeline by awarding and sponsoring girls and women at critical points in their educational experience and their careers, in STEM disciplines. Figures from a 2019 UCD Study reveals that over 40% of males list a STEM course versus just 19% of females.

While there has been a general upswing in the number of students choosing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects on their CAO applications, uptake among females remains low. However, the CSO reports that just 25% of these roles are performed by women with just 5% in leadership roles. The aim of the WiSTEM 2D Undergraduate programme is to inspire and support more women to pursue a career in STEM after university and increase female representation in the STEM 2D workforce.Ĭurrently, there are approximately 117,800 people across Ireland who are working in jobs that require STEM skills. Through the initiative J&J support and inspire girls and women in their pursuit of STEM 2D studies and careers globally. WiSTEM 2D stands for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Manufacturing and Design. Johnson and Johnson (J&J) today are proud to announce the expansion of its 2021/2022 WiSTEM 2D programme in partnership with NUI Galway. Bridging the Gender Divide: Johnson & Johnson Expand their WiSTEM2D Programme to NUI Galway

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