Each year, HerFuture publishes a Whitepaper to spotlight the voices of women in STEM. Drawing on surveys and in-depth interviews with women at every stage of their careers, the report uncovers both challenges and opportunities within the STEM industry, and what organizations can do to close the gap.

Discover the 2025 HerFuture Whitepaper

The 2025 edition is based on insights from 285 women in STEM worldwide, from students just starting out to seasoned leaders in engineering and tech industries. The research reveals:

• What drives women to choose and stay in a career in STEM
• Which factors inspire them to apply (or turn away) from job opportunities
• What creates loyalty, belonging, and motivation once they are hired
• The honest questions women in STEM wish they could ask employers

Discover the 2024 HerFuture Whitepaper

The 2024 edition is based on insights from 218 young women in STEM fields, many from top universities across the Netherlands. The research uncovers:

• How gender bias and stereotypes affect women in classrooms, group projects, and academic pathways
• The role of societal and cultural expectations in shaping women’s choices in tech
• The widespread experience of imposter syndrome among women and the importance of visible role models and mentorship
• The impact of undervaluing women’s ideas and abilities in academic and professional settings

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