Using Data to Break Down Invisible Barriers in STEM

GISE is a global, evidence-based initiative launched by INWES and KWSE. Its diagnostic framework measures hidden biases in STEM workplaces and turns them into practical evidence for advancing systemic and equitable policy reform.

2021 Gender Barriers Report

A collaborative project by INWES and the Korean Women Scientists and Engineers Association (KWSE), this report analyzes global survey data to examine gender differences in the perception of workplace barriers across STEM fields.

2024 Study on Gender Barriers:

The Space Sector

Presented by Dr. Jung Sun Kim at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in June 2024, this technical presentation is titled:

"Measuring Perceived Gender Barriers in the Aerospace Sector: The Case of the Republic of Korea."

Fix the System
Not the Women

The underrepresentation and attrition of women in STEM are not the result of a lack of ability or interest, but of systems that remain insufficiently inclusive.

GISE seeks to provide evidence-based insights that empower policymakers and institutional leaders to create a fair, inclusive environment where individuals can compete and thrive regardless of gender.