The ST(R)E(A)M IT consortium is currently collecting empirical data on the existing opportunities and barriers that young women face when embarking on STEAM studies and activities. The cross-country research at European level aims to address the structural characteristics of male-dominated STEAM fields of study and research. A systematic and up-to-date overview of the most recent scientific findings on the subject, as well as familiarity with projects that have addressed similar issues in the academic world, is crucial in order to properly assess the needs of actors in these fields and to design appropriate and useful tools.
The methods used to explore scientific and practical knowledge are based on the social sciences. The data collection process includes both quantitative and qualitative methods, but most of the methods used are qualitative. This means that the expert and semi-structured interviews that will be conducted will not be used to generate statistically generalisable data, but will allow us to understand stakeholders’ experiences and views about their own and women’s attempts to make their way in a male-dominated field.
The final research report will be available in October 2024. We plan to share the research findings widely with the scientific community, the general public and relevant stakeholders. Once the research has been summarised, the consortium will be open to invitations to share the research findings.
ST(R)E(A)M IT Consortium’s Research on Women in STEAM
