Every few weeks, Alejandra Lopez leaves her home in Long Beach, CA to drive 3.5 hours to join an all-female research team collecting scientific data on the bighorn sheep in the Mojave Desert.
According to UNESCO, women comprise only 30% of the world’s scientists. In the U.S., that number is slightly higher at 43%. However, women comprise only 33% of environmental scientists in the U.S. Representation is important in all aspects of our diverse nation. The scientific community is growing and needs to reflect the diversity of the American population. MDLT’s WISDOM program aims to help engage women in STEM fields by conducting scientific research, both in the field and in the office.