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The STEM field needs a bigger workforce: women need to be a major part of it. More about Women in STEM. <br /><h2 id="making-waves-women-academics-valued-and-engaged-in-stem">Making WAVEs (Women Academics Valued and Engaged in STEM) </h2><div><div>The Center for Women & Work is delighted to announce that the National Science Foundation has awarded a $3.5 million, 5 year grant to UMass Lowell for ‘Making WAVES’ — an initiative to increase diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. 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