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SharpMinds founder Tracy Sharp's latest thoughts on supporting women in STEM, overcoming self doubt and navigating life setbacks.

Why Women in STEM Keep Leaving and How to Stop It

Chat GPT generated image - 2025 "So what's it REALLY like to be a woman in this industry? I want to be a better ally and I've asked other people, but I don't think people really tell me like it is… What’s it actually like?" I’ve wrestled with this blog for weeks. This is my third attempt to write something that hasn’t been written before. The truth is, all the experiences I could share are already out there. They’ve been dissected, discussed, consumed. I’ve struggled to feel

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