“Make No Little Plans; They Stir Not Men’s Blood”, A Tribute to Our Women in Science & Technology
June is National Women in Science and Technology Month. Nationwide only 20% of jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are held by women. As a female CEO of a consulting firm focused on the use of science and technology to improve global safety and security, I’d like to take a moment to recognize the notable achievements of our women in science and technology whose work is changing perceptions of women throughout their respective disciplines.
I’d like to take a moment to recognize the notable achievements of our women in science and technology whose work is changing perceptions of women throughout their respective disciplines.
One of my favorite quotes is:
“Make no little plans; they stir not men’s blood”
To generate excitement, attention, and change, we are challenged to Think Big and Dream Big. IEM’s women in science and technology—software developers, psychologists, statisticians, analysts, emergency managers, and more—are using their expertise, brainpower, and creativity to think big and accomplish more, inspiring others to do the same. I am very proud of what they are accomplishing in their fields, some of which includes:
- Developing modeling and simulation technologies that estimate key vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and key resources within the U.S. healthcare delivery system, as well as the potential impact of disruptions to critical supply chains
- Playing key roles in the development, testing, deployment, and training for WebPuff, an award-winning emergency management decision support system used by U.S. military sites storing chemical weapons to prepare to protect the public in the event of emergencies
- Improving catastrophic planning for hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis in some of the most disaster-vulnerable areas of the U.S.
- Developing and implementing methods for making public outreach more science-based so that the effectiveness of outreach campaigns designed to improve response to emergencies is systematically measured and strengthened.
- Designing and implementing frameworks that allow government agencies to measure and improve operations and capabilities for public protection
- Working directly with children to educate them about and encourage them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math
In honor of National Women in Science & Technology Month, I’d like to recognize and congratulate IEM’s women who work in science and technology for all of their accomplishments and for continuing to Think Big, Dream Big in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.
As a female CEO of a consulting firm focused on the use of science and technology to improve global safety and security, I’d like to take a moment to recognize the notable achievements of our women in science and technology whose work is changing perceptions of women throughout their respective disciplines.
Author: Madhu Beriwal, CEO & President of IEM
