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The 2024 White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence was recently held, with leaders and pioneers from various industries coming together to discuss the importance of increasing diversity, equity, and access in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). The event, hosted by the STEMM Opportunity Alliance and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, highlighted the need for collaboration and the launch of a national strategy aiming for parity in the STEMM workforce by 2050. The summit also saw various organizations and corporations making commitments to support this national strategy, including initiatives to educate girls about STEM topics and dedicated funding for STEMM and skilled trades education for marginalized and underrepresented people. The importance of role models and instilling confidence in young women pursuing careers in STEM was also emphasized during the event. The summit concluded with a call for organizations to incorporate local leadership and connections in their efforts to diversify STEMM fields.
