In 2015, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) launched Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Manufacturing and Design (WiSTEM2D), an initiative to build a diverse STEM2D community by encouraging women’s representation in the field, thereby expanding the idea-base to help people everywhere live happier, healthier lives. Led by a network of volunteers from across J&J and its local operating companies, and supported by strategic partnerships with leading nonprofit organizations, this ambitious initiative involves:
- Youth programs: Sparking enchantment with STEM2D subjects in young women and girls ages 5–18 through creative problem-solving and play.
- University programs: Collaborating with leading academic institutions to support women across the world to succeed in their pursuit of STEM2D degrees and a successful career.
- Professional programs: Championing and celebrating the power of diversity, equity and inclusion through reimagined recruitment, development and retention of the world’s best STEM2D talent.
FHI 360 has partnered with J&J on WiSTEM2D since its inception in 2015. FHI 360 provides technical assistance to support global implementation and manages the research, evaluation and documentation for the program, using common metrics and indicators to track, document and share outputs and outcomes.
