Visualising the Global Community: Women in STEM, Education, and the Workplace

Abstract

Women often face unique challenges, which can go unnoticed by their peers, especially in education, workplace leadership, and the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This can lead to women facing obstacles in their careers due to gender stereotyping and discrimination. This project provides a starting point for people wanting to increase their awareness of these issues faced globally by women and initiatives that aim to combat them. To achieve this, a web-application was developed that displays interactive data visualisations using the D3.js JavaScript library. A user study was also undertaken to assess its effectiveness and usability.