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According to the UK Office for National Statistics, there has been an decrease in the share of women working in engineering fields in the United States in the last 5 years. As of 2025, the share of women in engineering occupations was 12%. Although the share of women in research and innovation in the UK was 43.0% in 2025, their research impact is less than that of their male counterparts (Elsevier).

Understanding students’ academic preparation in math and science is critical to ensuring success in STEM subjects. Scores from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) allow analysis of the performance of boys and girls across various grades in the United Kingdom (UK) educational system. The PISA is a series of reports comparing 15-year-olds academic performance across subjects and countries. The TIMSS measures 4th and 8th grades math and science achievement across 64 countries. EngineeringUK, a non-profit in the UK, reports data on the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) courses (part of compulsory schooling).

According to the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap 2024 Report, 23.5% of UK graduates in engineering, manufacturing, and construction were women. According to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) in the United Kingdom (UK), women make up a smaller proportion of students enrolled in, entering and graduating in engineering tertiary programs when compared to men in the UK.