Each year, the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) releases the State of Girls and Women in STEM report, a high-level summary of key data and research across K-12 education, postsecondary pathways, and the STEM workforce.
The 2026 report highlights both progress and persistent gaps. Girls and young women continue to succeed in math and science and show strong interest in careers that make a difference. At the same time, barriers such as early stereotypes, limited access to role models, and unequal opportunities continue to shape participation, confidence, and persistence in STEM.
To support organizations in sharing these findings, NGCP has created a free toolkit with ready-to-use graphics and key statistics for social media, presentations, and outreach. These materials are designed to help you communicate the data, raise awareness, and advance equity in STEM.
We encourage you to use the graphics, sample posts, and key messages below and to share this resource widely with your networks and communities.
- The NGCP 2026 State of Girls and Women in STEM report is here. Girls and young women are achieving in STEM, yet barriers continue to limit access, representation, and persistence across pathways. Women make up 48% of the workforce but only 35% of the STEM workforce. Representation gaps remain across fields, especially in engineering, computer science, and physics. Explore the data and be part of the solution: https://ngcproject.org/stateofstem
- Girls succeed in math and science, but their pathways into STEM are not equal. Women earn about half of science and engineering bachelor’s degrees, yet they remain underrepresented in key fields like engineering, computer science, and physics. Early stereotypes and limited exposure to role models continue to influence these outcomes. Read the latest NGCP State of Girls and Women in STEM report: https://ngcproject.org/stateofstem
- The STEM workforce is becoming more diverse, but gaps remain in women’s participation. Women make up 35% of the STEM workforce and just 22% of the global AI workforce. They are also less likely to engage with emerging technologies like generative AI. Understanding these trends is key to expanding access and opportunity. Read the NGCP State of Girls and Women in STEM report: https://ngcproject.org/stateofstem
- 86% of girls and young women want careers that help others. STEM offers powerful opportunities to meet that goal, yet barriers still limit access and participation. Increasing representation, access to role models, and meaningful STEM experiences can change outcomes. Learn more in the NGCP State of Girls and Women in STEM report: https://ngcproject.org/stateofstem
There has been progress in STEM participation, but gaps remain. Women are still underrepresented across many STEM fields and make up a smaller share of the workforce overall. These gaps are even greater for women of color. NGCP latest data helps us understand where to focus next. Read the State of Girls and Women in STEM report: https://ngcproject.org/stateofstem
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