Google Doodle Celebrates Women in STEM on International Women's Day

By siliconindia  |  Saturday, 08 March 2025, 09:00:10 AM IST

Google Doodle Celebrates Women in STEM on International Women’s Day
Google Doodle honored International Women's Day, marking the critical role of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The United Nations first recognized this day in 1975 to focus on the importance of women's achievements globally.
In a blog post, Doodle stated, "With our Doodle, we celebrate pioneering women in STEM. The Doodle artwork highlights pioneering work by women who transformed space exploration, discovered ancient findings, and pioneered laboratory research that revolutionized our understanding of physics, chemistry, and biology".
"And these accomplishments are just a few of the many contributions women have made to science", it added.
Even with their achievements, Doodle noted that "STEM continues to be one of the fields where there are still large gaps".
In addition, "Today, women make up only 29% of the world's STEM workforce. But this figure increase bigger each year", stated Doodle.
International Women's Day is a reminder of the contributions women have made over the centuries. "Their collective efforts have shaped the world in which we live today, enabling us to enjoy the achievements and innovations of the modern age", Doodle said.
The first celebration of Women's Day in India was in 1914 in Pune. The day came into prominence during the struggle for independence, where women were an active part of movements and demonstrations.
This year's theme demands action that can unleash equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future in which no one is left behind. At the heart of this vision is enabling the next generation youth, and especially young women and adolescent girls as drivers of transformative change", United Nations stated.
This year also sees the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, passed in 1995 by 189 nations to promote women's rights. Though much has been achieved, issues such as gender-based violence, economic inequality, and political disenfranchisement remain, highlighting the need for continued worldwide efforts towards equality.

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