Eva Longoria: This Is Why We Need More Latinas In STEM

Today is 50/50 Day — a day of conversations about the leadership, economic, political, and social changes needed to achieve a more equal world for girls and women. Given that more than 25% of Latinas live in poverty, I am keenly aware of the financial hardships we face and our underrepresentation in positions of power — from board rooms to the halls of Congress. Closing the gender divide in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields is one of the most effective ways to...