Decision Quote by Emily Calandrelli
“In high school, I didn't realize that science or engineering were male-dominated fields. When I got to college, and I was one of two girls in a 50-person class, that's when I realized that this was a unique decision I had made as a girl to go into engineering.”
About This Quote
Source TED Talk: Women in Engineering, 2019
The speaker recounts realizing gender imbalance in STEM during college, highlighting her unique decision to pursue engineering as a woman.
In simple terms: Awareness of gender disparity in engineering.
Key Takeaway
Support women entering male‑dominated fields.
Themes
gender
STEM
education
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
educational
social
When to use this quote
- college classrooms
- career counseling
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
diversity
role models
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers deter women?
- How can institutions foster inclusion?
A Different Perspective
Systemic bias persists.
