44 percent of young Irish girls think of a man when they're asked to picture a scientist, mathematician or engineer.
That's according to research by Microsoft, which is aiming to challenge the stereotype.
The company is celebrating Global Girls in ICT day with an event hosted by a panel of female role models who use IT everyday, including a musician and a fashion designer.
Kim Buckley was at the event this morning:
.@Microsoftirl is celebrating Global Girls in ICT day with @elainemaimusic @nataliebcoleman and @minniemelange #GoForITGirls pic.twitter.com/f2ZL0w1tVR
— Kim Buckley (@KiiimBuckley) April 26, 2017
Microsoft will enable 10,000 girls & young women in Ireland to engage with #technology in a positive way over the next 2 years #GoForITGirls pic.twitter.com/RL3iacHrAy
— Microsoft Ireland (@Microsoftirl) April 26, 2017
