Is inspiring talent at the grassroots the key to safeguarding DEI in STEM?

Published on April 2, 2025

Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in STEM isn’t about quick fixes - it requires a long-term, holistic approach, starting at the grassroots level. In this exclusive op-ed for SheCanCode, award-winning chartered electrical engineer Kerrine Bryan explores the current challenges facing DE&I, particularly in STEM fields, and what must be done to safeguard progress. Drawing from her personal journey - breaking barriers as a Black woman from a working-class background to become a respected engineer - Kerrine shares why early education is key. Through her publishing venture, Butterfly Books, she’s challenging outdated stereotypes in children's literature, shaping the perceptions of future generations, and tackling the STEM skills gap at its root.

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