The role of women in science and technology Women have played an important role in the development of science and technology, but the number of women in these professional fields is insufficient. Technological change has influenced women's roles and ideas about gender roles. Women have undoubtedly come a long way in improving numbers and increasing percentages in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce, but statistics say the numbers are still lower than those of men. Women have struggled from an early age trying to advance in knowledge, however, for some of them established gender roles have not allowed them to continue their education. Many people think that there were no female scientists and engineers until early modern times, but in reality women have participated in these fields of study for over 3,000 years. Its known women have taken part in science-related activities dating back around 6,000 years. The names of many women are unknown and most of them came from the Middle East; the first recorded names came from Egypt. Merit Ptah lived around 2700 BC, he was a chief physician. Another name is Tapputi-Belakellima, she was a chemical engineer who lived around 1200 BC. There is also evidence that women built two of the structures of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. As stated in the article Early Women Scientists and Engineers, "It may come as a surprise to many readers to find that there is historical evidence indicating that two of those great architectural and engineering structures of the ancient world, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, were built by women , and that women not only commissioned their facilities, but many also participated in the des...... middle of paper......unclean jobs done mostly by women and have yet to realize that in education there It's more than just pursuing a career. Technological changes have been made, clearly women are needed in STEM. Gender ideas are not the same as they were in the 1900s. Rather, women are encouraged to pursue an education than staying at home cleaning and taking care of children. Women need to get out of their comfort zone and try math and science. Many women are pursuing careers in physiology, liberal studies, nursing and the like, but not enough women are pursuing it. careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We need the contribution of women in the new technology that has been created. That said, the role of women in science and technology is extremely important. Works Cited http://venturebeat.com/2011/10/01/women-in-it/http://www.economist.com/node/15174418