DE HCR64

Designates March 24th as Delaware Women and Girls STEM Day to celebrate and encourage women and girls in STEM fields.

Recognizes that women comprise 48% of the U.S. workforce but only 29% of STEM workers, with even lower representation in engineering and architecture at 15%.

Notes that STEM workers earn two-thirds more than non-STEM workers on average, but women in STEM earn less than male counterparts, with median earnings of $66,200 for women versus $90,000 for men.

Highlights Delaware's strong reliance on STEM industries including biotech, healthcare, and manufacturing, and the need for mentorship and role models to increase female participation.

Supports efforts by organizations like Million Women Mentors and the Wilmington Urban STEM Initiative to promote STEM literacy and provide mentorship to women and girls in Delaware.