The governor believes everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. You should strive to be what you want to be and not based on your gender.
Does the governor promote women in science? Yes, there should be more opportunities for women. Promoting women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) has been important since starting the STEM Advisory Council. There are programs to promote opportunities for women in STEM.
Mr. Hammes also points out that many of the major director positions in the state government are held by women. For example, our Lt. Governor, Kim Reynolds, is a woman. Director of Work Force, Civil Rights, Economic Development, and Administrative Services, Human Rights, all of these departments are headed by women, strong female leaders.
The Lt. Governor is also the co-chair of Governor Branstad's STEM Advisory Council. the "Million Women Mentors" is where she works to get women into mentor rolls. Women that are in successful businesses and corporations and putting them into a mentorship role for women who want to come up through business ranks.
How can we raise awareness?
You can use social media to spread the word. You can also promote gender equality by talking to family members and friends.
Does the governor promote women in science? Yes, there should be more opportunities for women. Promoting women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) has been important since starting the STEM Advisory Council. There are programs to promote opportunities for women in STEM.
Mr. Hammes also points out that many of the major director positions in the state government are held by women. For example, our Lt. Governor, Kim Reynolds, is a woman. Director of Work Force, Civil Rights, Economic Development, and Administrative Services, Human Rights, all of these departments are headed by women, strong female leaders.
The Lt. Governor is also the co-chair of Governor Branstad's STEM Advisory Council. the "Million Women Mentors" is where she works to get women into mentor rolls. Women that are in successful businesses and corporations and putting them into a mentorship role for women who want to come up through business ranks.
How can we raise awareness?
You can use social media to spread the word. You can also promote gender equality by talking to family members and friends.