Do We Have to Dress Up Engineering to Make it Appeal to Women?: Wearable Technology and Women in STM Careers

摘要

Wearable technology is shaping up to be one of the predominant trends of the year. According to The National, US-based consultancy Deloitte predicts sales of "wearables" will reach 10 million units this year, generating around $3 billion in the US alone. Wearable technology is nothing new; electronic watches have been around since the 80s. But the recent lineup of emerging tech that is worn versus carried is mind-blowing. The Google Glass, smart watches, and activity trackers have all been introduced in the recent years and are rapidly developing and progressing. Another area of wearable technology is evolving in the fashion and textile field, literally weaving technology into our garments.