Why so few? Although women make up almost half of the total U.S. workforce, they hold less than 25 percent of STEM jobs; women make up more than 20 percent of engineering school graduates but only 11 percent of practicing engineers are women; and stunningly, in 1985 women received 37 percent of Computer Science bachelor’s degrees, by 2013, a mere 18 percent of Computer and Information Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients were women.

Raising the minimum wage is an issue of vital importance to women. Women make up a large percentage of those who earn the minimum wage.

Our speaker for September 29 meeting will be Major Andrea Pitruzzella, USAF,, Chief of Public Affairs at 914th Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls Reserve Station. Andrea will update us on what she has been doing since we last heard her speak two years ago on Women in the Military--and that has been a lot! She is a very interesting speaker and we look forward to hearing her speak again.

October is “Women in Business” month: our celebration of women in business offers fresh ideas, insights, and fun resources. Join us for inspiration and motivation! Network with Buffalo Niagara professional and working women. Women entrepreneurs will showcase their businesses and take the opportunity to learn from one another.

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This meeting is October 16th - 18th in Syracuse. Attending this meeting will give you a great opportunity to meet many NYS women and to attend our personal and professional development workshops all day Saturday.