STEMconnector's Million Women Mentors group recently took a look at women in the insurance industry to understand what employers can do to create more supportive working environments. (Photo: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock) STEMconnector's Million Women Mentors group recently asked women in the insurance industry about what employers can do to create more supportive working environments. (Photo: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock)

Today, there are 3.7 million fewer women working than in February 2020, primarily due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the White House.

The pandemic has eroded more than 30 years of progress in women's labor force participation. At STEMconnector, we have many different initiatives to encourage people to go into science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. Via our Million Women Mentors (MWM) group, we work to spark the interest of women and girls in pursuing STEM careers. The MWM goal is for women to pursue, persist and thrive in STEM.

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