WANTED: WOMEN IN STEM

Additional support from WANTED: WOMEN IN STEM An Exploration of Influential Factors, Their Professional Journey & Ways to Foster Change Women in Technology International Survey, 2016

Gender Female 98.8% What is your gender? Male 1.2% n=1100 2

Current Job in STEM No 12.5% Is your job currently a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) role? Yes 87.5% n=1096 3

Organization in STEM No 19.9% Do you currently work for an organization focused on science, technology, engineering or math (STEM)? Yes 80.1% n=1098 4

I Am Not Involved with or Knowledgeable about IT Spending at my Organization Involvement with IT Spending I Influence IT Spending Decisions at my Organization 25.5% 41.7% Which of the following best describes your involvement with IT spending decisions at your organization? I Am Knowledgeable About IT Spending at my Organization, but Not Directly Involved 22.1% I Make IT Spending Decisions at my Organization 10.7% n=801 5

More than 15 years 79.0% Years Organization in Business 10-15 years 11.7% How many years has your organization been in business? 5-9 years 2-4 years 4.5% 3.3% Less than 1 year 1.4% n=929 6

Middle East/Africa 44.9% Location of Operations Asia Eastern Europe 49.9% 57.5% In which regions does your organization operate? Please select all that apply. Western Europe South America 51.7% 59.5% North America 96.5% Other 10.6% n=1098 7

10,000+ employees 56.1% Number of EEs 1000-9,999 employees 20.5% Approximately how many employees work in your entire organization worldwide? 250-999 employees 6.3% 1-249 employees 17.2% n=1084 8

Primary Industry What is the primary industry of your organization? Information & information technology services Finance, banking and insurance Professional, scientific, and technical services Educational services Health care and social assistance Government Manufacturing Arts, entertainment, and recreation Wholesale/retail trade Other services (except public administration) Administrative services Utilities Transportation and warehousing Accommodation and food services Construction Real estate and rental and leasing Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Mining Other 11.1% 9.5% 6.8% 4.7% 4.6% 3.6% 2.0% 1.9% 1.7% 1.6% 1.3% 0.6% 0.5% 0.5% 0.4% 0.4% 0.1% 1.1% 47.9% n=1094 9

Graduate degree or more 27.3% Bachelor degree 26.4% Father s Education Associate degree 4.6% What is the highest level of education achieved by your father? Some college High school graduate or GED 11.8% 17.6% 9th 12th grade 5.8% 8th grade or less 5.4% Other 1.0% n=1083 10

Graduate degree or more 14.9% Bachelor degree 20.6% Mother s Education Associate degree 9.0% What is the highest level of education achieved by your mother? Some college High school graduate or GED 12.4% 27.6% 9th 12th grade 9.2% 8th grade or less 4.7% Other 1.5% n=1086 11

Women have the choice to either stay at home or work outside the home. 67.8% Gender Roles Raised In Which of the following best describes the gender roles you were raised with in your family as it relates to work? Women should work outside the home. 22.5% Women should stay at home. 9.7% n=1096 12

Yes, when I was over 10 years old 69.3% Mother Ever Worked Yes, when I was 6 years old 50.0% When you were growing up, did your mother ever work outside the home? Please select all that apply. Yes, when I was 0 years old No 16.9% 36.0% Don't know 0.5% n=1098 13

Mother 7.9% Parents Work in STEM Father 49.5% When you were growing up, did your parents ever work in a STEM role or STEM field? Both 4.5% Neither 38.0% n=642 14

Knew Woman in STEM Yes 29.5% When you were growing up, did you know a woman working in a STEM role or STEM field? No 70.5% n=1097 15

More than 30 years 26.4% 25-29 years 17.2% Years Working in STEM 20-24 years 18.2% Approximately how many years have you been working in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) field? 15-19 years 10-14 years 5-9 years 5.1% 7.5% 16.0% 2-4 years 4.8% Less than 1 year 4.9% n=1043 16

Current Job Role Which of the following best describes your current job role? Management Computer and mathematical Business and financial Architecture and engineering Top executive (C-suite) Functional Group Education, library and training Office and administration Life, physical and social science Design and media Security Healthcare Legal Facilities and buildings Food preparation Other 8.1% 6.4% 5.9% 4.5% 3.3% 2.0% 1.2% 1.1% 0.9% 0.8% 0.3% 0.2% 0.1% 1.1% 26.3% 37.9% n=1093 17

C-Suite 4.9% Executive Vice President 0.4% Senior Vice President 1.0% Current Job Title Vice President Associate Vice President Senior Director 0.9% 6.0% 7.0% Which of the following best describes your current job title? Director Senior Manager Manager 12.2% 17.8% 18.3% Senior Associate 7.7% Associate 4.8% Senior Analyst 9.6% Analyst 6.6% Other 2.8% n=1090 18

Career Goal Job Title Which of the following job titles is your goal as you think about your career? C-suite Executive vice president Senior vice president Vice president Associate vice president Senior director Director Senior manager Manager Senior associate Associate Senior analyst Analyst Start my own business Other 0.4% 0.8% 1.6% 3.1% 4.1% 5.0% 3.1% 4.8% 8.0% 7.4% 11.0% 10.3% 13.5% 13.5% 13.3% n=1087 19

C-Suite 13.5% Vice President 19.9% Career Goal Job Title Director 21.5% Which of the following job titles is your goal as you think about your career? (collapsed) Manager Associate Analyst 3.5% 5.6% 12.3% Start my own business 10.3% Other 13.3% n=1087 20

Changed careers to focus on STEM 18.8% First Interest/Entry in STEM Job right out of college/school Graduate school 3.4% 9.6% When did you first decide to enter a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) field? College High school 17.7% 29.6% Grade school 12.4% Other 8.5% n=1093 21

Natural aptitude/good at It Interested/passion 56.1% 48.0% Why Work in STEM Growing field/long term opportunity Compensation/salary 31.8% 31.2% Which of the following best describes why you chose to work in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) field? Please select up to three. Job availability/plenty of jobs Encouragement from teacher/mentor/parent/other To prove others wrong Benefits 3.7% 6.8% 28.5% 22.8% Other 6.7% n=1096 22

More than 30 years 2.7% 25-29 years 2.6% Years in Current Role 20-24 years 4.5% For how many years have you been in your current role? 15-19 years 10-14 years 8.2% 12.8% 5-9 years 22.4% 2-4 years 29.7% Less than 1 year 17.1% n=1086 23

Number of Organizations Worked For More than 10 organizations 5-9 organizations 11.3% 43.1% How many organizations have you worked for throughout your career? 2-4 organizations 35.1% 1 organization 10.5% n=1100 24

More than 10 organizations 5.0% How Many Organizations in STEM 5-9 organizations 31.5% How many of those organizations have been in a STEM role or STEM field? 2-4 organizations 40.6% 1 organization 22.9% n=1100 25

More than 15 years 12.0% Typical Tenure Per Employer Per Job 10-14 years 10.4% What has been the typical number of years you have worked at each organization in a STEM role or STEM field? 5-9 years 2-4 years 36.5% 37.1% Less than 1 year 3.9% n=840 26

Would Have Stayed With Organizations Longer How Much Longer More than 30 years 2.7% 25-29 years 2.6% Don't know 29.4% Yes 49.8% 20-24 years 15-19 years 10-14 years 4.5% 8.2% 12.8% No 20.8% 5-9 years 2-4 years Less than 1 year 22.4% 17.1% 29.7% n=1087 n=438 Would you have preferred to stay with these organizations for a longer period of time if opportunity for advancement had been better? For how many years? 27

Laid off from prior position Better long term prospects for promotion 23.0% 18.4% Reason Left Last Job Higher compensation Management issues 12.2% 11.2% What is the primary reason you left your last job for your current one? Personal issues Lack of support More flexible work schedule 6.7% 4.8% 10.5% Improved job title 3.6% Better benefits 2.6% Other 7.2% n=839 28

Reason Left Last Job Whose Lack of Support Laid off from prior position 23.0% Better prospects for promotion 18.4% Higher compensation 12.2% Management issues 11.2% Personal issues 10.5% Lack of support 6.7% More flexible work schedule 4.8% Improved job title 3.6% Better benefits 2.6% Other 7.2% n=839 Direct manager Executive management Human resources Colleagues Direct reports Partner/spouse Other 71.2% 59.6% 32.7% 28.8% 5.8% 3.8% 7.7% n=52 What is the primary reason you left your last job for your current one? Whose lack of support? Please select all that apply. 29

Financial (based on compensation) 8.4 Professional (based on role/position) 8.2 Importance of Career Aspects Personal (having a sense of purpose or mission) Interpersonal (based on work relationships) 7.8 8.8 Please rate how important each of the following life dimensions are as you think about your career success. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Important' and 10 is 'Extremely Important. Knowledge (always learning and improving skills) Opportunity (based on prospects for advancement/promotion) Respect (how colleagues or customers perceive me) Work/life balance (ability to properly prioritize work and lifestyle) Employability (ability to find future work) 8.3 8.4 8.6 8.6 8.8 (mean for all) Flexibility (choice in scheduling or work from home) 8.2 Mean n=1062 30

Financial: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Importance Significant Importance (8-10) 77.9% Financial (based on compensation): Please rate how important each of the following life dimensions are as you think about your career success. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Important' and 10 is 'Extremely Important.' Moderate Importance (5-7) Low Importance (0-4) 1.5% 20.6% n=1062 31

Professional: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Importance Significant Importance (8-10) 73.8% Professional (based on role/position): Please rate how important each of the following life dimensions are as you think about your career success. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Important' and 10 is 'Extremely Important.' Moderate Importance (5-7) Low Importance (0-4) 1.4% 24.8% n=1060 32

Personal: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Importance Significant Importance (8-10) 84.9% Personal (having a sense of purpose or mission): Please rate how important each of the following life dimensions are as you think about your career success. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Important' and 10 is 'Extremely Important.' Moderate Importance (5-7) Low Importance (0-4) 1.0% 14.0% n=1061 33

Interpersonal: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Importance Significant Importance (8-10) 61.9% Interpersonal (based on work relationships): Please rate how important each of the following life dimensions are as you think about your career success. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Important' and 10 is 'Extremely Important.' Moderate Importance (5-7) Low Importance (0-4) 2.5% 35.5% n=1059 34

Knowledge: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Importance Significant Importance (8-10) 84.8% Knowledge (always learning and improving skills): Please rate how important each of the following life dimensions are as you think about your career success. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Important' and 10 is 'Extremely Important.' Moderate Importance (5-7) Low Importance (0-4) 0.9% 14.2% n=1060 35

Opportunity: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Importance Significant Importance (8-10) 72.1% Opportunity (based on prospects for advancement/promotion): Please rate how important each of the following life dimensions are as you think about your career success. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Important' and 10 is 'Extremely Important.' Moderate Importance (5-7) Low Importance (0-4) 1.2% 26.7% n=1060 36

Respect: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Importance Significant Importance (8-10) 82.7% Respect (how colleagues or customers perceive me): Please rate how important each of the following life dimensions are as you think about your career success. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Important' and 10 is 'Extremely Important.' Moderate Importance (5-7) Low Importance (0-4) 1.0% 16.3% n=1057 37

Work/Life Balance: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Importance Significant Importance (8-10) 77.4% Work/life balance (ability to properly prioritize work and lifestyle): Please rate how important each of the following life dimensions are as you think about your career success. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Important' and 10 is 'Extremely Important.' Moderate Importance (5-7) Low Importance (0-4) 2.4% 20.2% n=1062 38

Employability: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Importance Significant Importance (8-10) 75.8% Employability (ability to find future work): Please rate how important each of the following life dimensions are as you think about your career success. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Important' and 10 is 'Extremely Important.' Moderate Importance (5-7) Low Importance (0-4) 2.7% 21.5% n=1061 39

Flexibility: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Importance Significant Importance (8-10) 69.0% Flexibility (choice in scheduling or work from home): Please rate how important each of the following life dimensions are as you think about your career success. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Important' and 10 is 'Extremely Important.' Moderate Importance (5-7) Low Importance (0-4) 4.8% 26.2% n=1061 40

Financial (based on compensation) 7.4 Perceived Success Regarding Career Aspects Professional (based on role/position) Personal (having a sense of purpose or mission) Interpersonal (based on work relationships) 7.3 7.1 7.3 Please rate how successful you feel on the following categories as it relates to your current job in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Successful' and 10 is 'Extremely Successful. Knowledge (always learning and improving skills) Opportunity (based on prospects for advancement/promotion) Respect (how colleagues or customers perceive me) Work/life balance (ability to properly prioritize work and lifestyle) Employability (ability to find future work) 6.1 7.8 7.6 7.4 7.4 (mean for all) Flexibility (choice in scheduling or work from home) Mean 7.7 n=1022 41

Financial: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Success Significant Success (8-10) 53.6% Financial (based on compensation): Please rate how successful you feel on the following categories as it relates to your current job in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Successful' and 10 is 'Extremely Successful.' Moderate Success (5-7) Low Success (0-4) 8.6% 37.8% n=1022 42

Professional: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Success Significant Success (8-10) 50.5% Professional (based on role/position): Please rate how successful you feel on the following categories as it relates to your current job in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Successful' and 10 is 'Extremely Successful.' Moderate Success (5-7) Low Success (0-4) 7.9% 41.6% n=1020 43

Personal: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Success Significant Success (8-10) 49.6% Personal (having a sense of purpose or mission): Please rate how successful you feel on the following categories as it relates to your current job in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Successful' and 10 is 'Extremely Successful.' Moderate Success (5-7) Low Success (0-4) 12.1% 38.3% n=1021 44

Interpersonal: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Success Significant Success (8-10) 54.1% Interpersonal (based on work relationships): Please rate how successful you feel on the following categories as it relates to your current job in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Successful' and 10 is 'Extremely Successful.' Moderate Success (5-7) Low Success (0-4) 9.1% 36.8% n=1020 45

Knowledge: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Success Significant Success (8-10) 61.3% Knowledge (always learning and improving skills): Please rate how successful you feel on the following categories as it relates to your current job in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Successful' and 10 is 'Extremely Successful.' Moderate Success (5-7) Low Success (0-4) 6.5% 32.3% n=1022 46

Opportunity: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Success Significant Success (8-10) 35.1% Opportunity (based on prospects for advancement/promotion): Please rate how successful you feel on the following categories as it relates to your current job in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Successful' and 10 is 'Extremely Successful.' Moderate Success (5-7) Low Success (0-4) 24.6% 40.3% n=1022 47

Respect: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Success Significant Success (8-10) 61.5% Respect (how colleagues or customers perceive me): Please rate how successful you feel on the following categories as it relates to your current job in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Successful' and 10 is 'Extremely Successful.' Moderate Success (5-7) Low Success (0-4) 7.6% 30.9% n=1021 48

Work/Life Balance: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Success Significant Success (8-10) 58.4% Work/life balance (ability to properly prioritize work and lifestyle): Please rate how successful you feel on the following categories as it relates to your current job in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Successful' and 10 is 'Extremely Successful.' Moderate Success (5-7) Low Success (0-4) 12.4% 29.2% n=1022 49

Employability: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Success Significant Success (8-10) 54.5% Employability (ability to find future work): Please rate how successful you feel on the following categories as it relates to your current job in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Successful' and 10 is 'Extremely Successful.' Moderate Success (5-7) Low Success (0-4) 9.1% 36.4% n=1022 50

Flexibility: Percent by High, Moderate, Low Success Significant Success (8-10) 64.1% Flexibility (choice in scheduling or work from home): Please rate how successful you feel on the following categories as it relates to your current job in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Successful' and 10 is 'Extremely Successful.' Moderate Success (5-7) Low Success (0-4) 11.2% 24.7% n=1020 51

Career Satisfaction in STEM Significant Satisfaction (8-10) 61.3% Overall, how satisfied are you with your career in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Satisfied' and 10 is 'Extremely Satisfied.' Moderate Satisfaction (5-7) 32.0% Low Satisfaction (0-4) 6.7% n=1013 52

Level of Engagement in STEM Job Significant Engagement (8-10) 61.8% How would you rate your level of engagement in your current job in a STEM field. Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Engaged' and 10 is 'Extremely Engaged.' Moderate Engagement (5-7) Low Engagement (0-4) 8.2% 30.0% n=1026 53

Likelihood of Recommending STEM Significant Likeliness (8-10) 79.9% How likely is it that you would recommend a career in a STEM field to a female friend or colleague? Use a 0-10 scale where 0 is 'Not at All Likely' and 10 is 'Extremely Likely.' Moderate Likeliness (5-7) Low Likeliness (0-4) 4.4% 15.7% n=1025 54

Confidence in Job Security Significant Confidence (8-10) 43.6% How would you rate your present job security? Please use a 0-10 scale where 0 is Not Very Confident in Job Security' and 10 is Very Confident in Job Security.' Moderate Confidence (5-7) Low Confidence (0-4) 19.3% 37.1% n=1026 55

Organization Offers Remote or Flexible Work Options Yes 79.8% Does your organization offer work from home or flexible work policies for your current position? No 18.5% Don t know 1.6% n=1031 56

Use Flexible Work Options Yes 88.3% Do you take advantage of these policies (work from home or flexible work policies)? No 5.5% Don t currently but have in the past 6.2% n=822 57

Constantly looking for alternatives 14.1% Intent to Look for Other Jobs Currently looking for alternatives 20.8% Which of the following best describes your intent to look for other jobs? Plan to begin job search in the next 6 months Plan to begin job search in the next 12 months 7.8% 7.5% Will stay in current role for the foreseeable future 49.7% n=1020 58

Intent To Look For Other Jobs Next Job Will Be In STEM Constantly looking for alternatives 14.1% Yes 70.9% Currently looking for alternatives 20.8% Plan to begin job search in the next 6 months 7.8% No 2.8% Plan to begin job search in the next 12 months 7.5% Will stay in current role for the foreseeable future 49.7% Not sure 26.4% n=1020 n=436 Which of the following best describes your intent to look for other jobs? Do you think your next job will be in a STEM field? 59

Network 42.9% Applied directly to company 35.7% Found Current Job How Worked with a recruiter LinkedIn 7.3% 19.3% How did you find your current job? Please select all that apply. Attended career fair Started Own Firm 3.5% 2.9% Internet 2.1% Attended industry conference 1.2% Other 4.6% n=1021 60

Network 77.9% Look for Next Job How Apply directly with company LinkedIn 65.4% 62.1% How would you look for your next job? Please select all that apply. Contact a recruiter Attend industry conference 24.4% 47.6% Attend career fair 15.6% Other 10.2% n=1016 61

Manager (past or present) 74.9% What Has Helped Your Career Reading books/articles 61.8% Which of the following have helped you in your career? Please select all that apply. Professional groups outside of work Mentorship program 30.1% 43.7% Diversity programs 15.6% Other 16.4% n=1000 62

Lack of opportunity for promotion 61.7% What Has Hurt Your Career Which of the following have hurt you in your career? Please select all that apply. Lack of salary negotiation skills/salary awareness Gender discrimination Taking time off to care for family (parents, children, etc.) Other form of discrimination 22.3% 20.0% 44.3% 49.6% Lack of job skills 11.9% Inability to work with peers/colleagues 8.1% Other 4.6% n=918 63

Are STEM Programs Effective for Women How Are They Effective Yes 59.3% Networking opportunities Learn new, useful techniques for workplace 46.7% 72.1% Comradery/communitybuilding 44.2% No 40.7% Pushes me to be more direct 16.8% Other 6.7% n=992 n=584 In your experience, are programs to help women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields effective? In what way are they effective? Please select top two. 64

Are STEM Programs Effective for Women How Are They Not Effective Yes 59.3% Content is lacking None available near me None applicable to me 22.7% 44.7% 29.0% Fear of stigma 19.2% Material unrealistic/difficult 17.3% No 40.7% Can t relate to other attendees No need 10.7% 5.8% Other 11.0% n=992 n=365 In your experience, are programs to help women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields effective? Why are programs to help women in science, technology, engineering and math WOMEN fields not IN effective? TECHNOLOGY 65

Gender Advantage Are there aspects of your job where you feel you have an advantage due to your gender? No 68.8% Yes 31.2% n=1016 66

Prevalence of Professional Mentor Who Is Primary Professional Mentor Work Manager/senior executive 48.5% Work colleague 27.2% Official mentor through HR program 6.2% Peer/friend of my age 3.8% No 42.9% Yes 57.1% Teacher/professor Other older relative Family friend Parent 2.3% 1.4% 1.0% 0.7% Guidance counselor/academic advisor 0.5% Teaching assistant/research assistant 0.3% Resident advisor Other 8.0% n=1014 n=577 Do you or have you had a mentor in your professional career? Who is your primary professional mentor? 67

Prevalence of Professional Mentor Types of Professional Mentors Female 15.9% No 42.9% Yes 57.1% Male 19.1% Both 65.0% n=1014 n=577 Do you or have you had a mentor in your professional career? Which of the following types of professional mentors have you had? 68

Prevalence of Professional Mentor Gender of Primary Professional Mentor Female 47.7% No 42.9% Yes 57.1% Male 52.3% n=1014 n=562 Do you or have you had a mentor in your professional career? Your primary professional mentor is: 69

Prevalence of Academic Mentor Who Is Primary Academic Mentor No 81.2% Yes 18.8% Teacher/professor Guidance counselor/academic advisor Work colleague Work manager/senior executive Peer/friend of my age Family friend Parent Resident advisor Other older relative Teaching assistant/research assistant Official mentor through HR program Other 7.9% 5.6% 4.0% 2.3% 2.3% 2.3% 1.7% 1.1% 1.1% 0.6% 4.5% 66.7% n=949 n=177 Do you or have you had an academic mentor? Who is your primary academic mentor? 70

Prevalence of Academic Mentor Gender of Primary Academic Mentor Yes 18.8% Female 37.3% No 81.2% Male 62.7% n=949 n=177 Do you or have you had an academic mentor? Your primary academic mentor is: 71

Served As Mentor For Someone Gender Mentored Yes, Professionally 48.2% Male 4.7% No 28.3% Female 24.3% Yes, Both 20.0% Yes, Academically 3.5% Both 71.0% n=1014 n=723 Are you or have you ever served as a mentor for someone? You have mentored: 72

80%-100% 3.4% Female Colleagues at Same Level 60%-79% 9.6% Thinking of your colleagues that are at the same title level as you are currently, approximately what percent are female? 40%-59% 20%-39% 20.1% 29.6% Less than 20% 37.3% n=949 73

Know A Woman Who Left STEM Reason Left STEM Personal reasons 28.8% Lack of support 18.0% No 40.9% Yes 59.1% No room for advancement Better offer from other field Lack of flexibility 13.6% 11.0% 9.8% Lack of compensation 2.7% Other 16.1% n=1004 n=590 Thinking of the person you know that most recently left the science, technology, engineering and math(stem) field, which of the following best describes why you think they left? 74

Reason Left STEM Whose Lack of Support Personal reasons Lack of support 18.0% 28.8% Direct manager Executive management 50.5% 75.2% No room for advancement 13.6% Colleagues 40.0% Better offer from other field 11.0% Human resources 36.2% Lack of flexibility 9.8% Partner/spouse 10.5% Lack of compensation 2.7% Direct reports 9.5% Other 16.1% Other 6.7% n=590 n=105 Thinking of the person you know that most recently left the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) field, which of the following best describes why you think they left? Whose lack of support? WOMEN Please select IN all TECHNOLOGY that apply. 75

Women are underrepresented in STEM fields. 3.6 Series of Statements: Level of Dis/Agreement There is a lack of quality female candidates for STEM fields. There is a lack of professional support for women in STEM fields. I have never experienced gender discrimination in a STEM field. 1.9 2.3 3.0 Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements. 4=Strongly Agree 3=Slightly Agree 2=Slightly Disagree 1=Strongly Disagree (mean for all) There is not enough early exposure to STEM fields for young women. Women will be equally represented in STEM fields in 15 years. Being a woman in a STEM field is an inherent advantage. There are women in STEM that I can relate to and look up to. I find there is a lack of opportunities to mentor women in STEM fields. 2.3 2.2 2.6 3.2 3.2 Mean n=1062 76

Strongly Agree 67.0% Statement: Women are Underrepresented Slightly Agree 24.6% Women are underrepresented in STEM fields: Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements. Slightly Disagree Strongly Disagree 5.0% 3.4% n=987 77

Statement: Lack of Quality Female Candidates Strongly Agree Slightly Agree 16.4% 29.7% There is a lack of quality female candidates for STEM fields: Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements. Slightly Disagree Strongly Disagree 25.3% 28.6% n=980 78

Strongly Agree 29.7% Statement: Lack of Professional Support Slightly Agree There is a lack of professional support for women in STEM fields: Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements. Slightly Disagree Strongly Disagree 5.0% 23.0% 42.3% n=979 79

Statement: Never Experienced Gender Discrimination Strongly Agree Slightly Agree 8.6% 15.1% I have never experienced gender discrimination in a STEM field: Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements. Slightly Disagree Strongly Disagree 30.8% 45.6% n=981 80

Strongly Agree 44.2% Statement: Not Enough Early Exposure Slightly Agree 35.6% There is not enough early exposure to STEM fields for young women: Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements. Slightly Disagree Strongly Disagree 4.5% 15.7% n=982 81

Statement: Women Equally Represented in 15 Years Strongly Agree Slightly Agree 8.6% 31.2% Women will be equally represented in STEM fields in 15 years: Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements. Slightly Disagree Strongly Disagree 22.5% 37.7% n=981 82

Strongly Agree 9.0% Statement: Being a Woman Is Advantage Slightly Agree 26.0% Being a woman in a STEM field is an inherent advantage: Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements. Slightly Disagree Strongly Disagree 24.7% 40.3% n=986 83

Statement: Women to Relate To/Look Up To Strongly Agree Slightly Agree 40.0% 41.9% There are women in STEM that I can relate to and look up to: Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements. Slightly Disagree Strongly Disagree 4.5% 13.6% n=979 84

Strongly Agree 18.6% Statement: Lack of Opportunities to Mentor Slightly Agree 35.9% I find there is a lack of opportunities to mentor women in STEM fields: Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements. Slightly Disagree Strongly Disagree 10.8% 34.7% n=969 85

60+ years old 10.5% Age 50-59 years old 41.5% What is your age? 40-49 years old 32.6% 30-39 years old 11.8% 20-29 years old 3.7% n=986 86

> 6.1% 6.3% Number of Children 5.9% How many children do you have? 4 3 1.9% 10.5% 2 27.9% 1 20.1% 0 38.2% n=984 87

Number of Children 1 or more children 61.8% How many children do you have? (collapsed) 0 children 38.2% n=984 88

Child 1-Age 19.7 Age of Children Child 2-Age 19.3 What are the ages of your children? Child 3-Age 20.2 Child 4-Age 21.9 Child 5-Age 27.3 Mean n=576 89

Plan to Have Children Yes 6.7% Do you plan to have children in the next two years? No 93.3% n=984 90

Single 15.1% Relationship Status Divorced/separated 14.9% What is your current relationship status? Widowed Married 1.3% 61.1% Living with long term partner 6.5% Other 1.1% n=983 91

White/Caucasian (non-hispanic/latino) 73.4% Ethnic Group Asian 7.6% Which ethnic group do you most identify with? Black/African American (non- Hispanic/Latino) 8.7% Latino/Hispanic 5.8% Other 4.4% n=975 92

Sick/Elderly Care Yes 22.2% Do you care for a sick or elderly relative? No 77.8% n=985 93

90+% 13.3% Child Care Time Thinking of all the time your household spends on child care, what percent are you responsible for versus others in your household? 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% 30-39% 20-29% 10-19% 1-10% 3.6% 6.6% 4.9% 10.8% 2.2% 2.2% 2.2% 1.6% 2.2% 0% 50.4% n=916 94

90+% 11.0% Elder Care Time Thinking of all the time your household spends on elder care, what percent are you responsible for versus others in your household? 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% 30-39% 20-29% 10-19% 1-10% 2.9% 2.5% 1.6% 6.2% 1.6% 2.3% 4.4% 3.5% 7.0% 0% 57.0% n=903 95

90+% 19.4% 80-89% 4.7% 70-79% 5.3% Sick Care Time 60-69% 3.7% Thinking of all the time your household spends on sick care, what percent are you responsible for versus others in your household? 50-59% 40-49% 30-39% 20-29% 10-19% 3.5% 2.0% 3.9% 2.6% 15.5% 1-10% 5.9% 0% 33.5% n=917 96

$200,000 and Over 33.6% Household Total Income Which of the following best describes your household s total income? $180,000 to $199,999 $160,000 to $179,999 $140,000 to $159,999 $120,000 to $139,999 $100,000 to $119,999 $80,000 to $99,999 $60,000 to $79,999 $40,000 to $59,999 $20,000 to $39,999 7.7% 8.8% 9.6% 11.1% 11.5% 7.6% 4.1% 3.6% 1.2% Under $20,000 1.1% n=917 97

80%-100% 50.8% Percent of Household Income Earned Approximately what percent of your household income do you earn? 60%-79% 40%-59% 22.6% 20.7% Less than 40% 5.9% n=955 98

Conscientious - efficient, organized and dependable, self-disciplined, acts dutifully, aims for achievement and prefer planned rather than spontaneous situations 39.9% Personality Type Open - intellectually curious, imaginative, willing to entertain new ideas and open minded 27.8% Which of the following best describes your personality? Agreeable - friendly, helpful, emphatic, cooperative, trusting, warm, compassionate and considerate Extrovert - outgoing, talkative, full of energy and emotionally expressive, sociable and tend to seek the company of others 13.3% 16.8% Neurotic - tense, anxious, nervous, worries more than others, moody; concerned about details 2.2% n=986 99