New MetLife Survey: Women Drawn to STEM Careers in the Face of Tech Disruption, Which Could Help Bridge STEM Talent Shortage

CARY, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MetLife’s annual TTX report on women and STEM, released today, shows the majority of women in the U.S. workforce are contemplating careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The study found that women are more likely to say they’ve considered pursuing a STEM career this year than last, as 60% say they find a career in STEM appealing. This comes amid concerns from STEM employers about talent scarcity in their fields. Nearly 90% say a talent shortag