Susan Story: Over Half of American Water's Board Female

The video discusses the positive impact of women in C-suite positions on company profitability and the importance of diversity in boardrooms. It highlights the need to encourage young girls to pursue STEM fields by making these subjects engaging and fun. The speaker emphasizes the benefits of working in the water industry, which offers stable jobs and contributes significantly to environmental and human health. The provision of clean and safe water is portrayed as a critical service, making careers in this field both meaningful and rewarding.

What is the significance of having diverse backgrounds and experiences in the boardroom?

• It leads to more conflicts.

• It ensures better decision-making and profitability.

• It increases the workload for everyone.

• It reduces the number of meetings.

At what stage do girls typically decide they dislike math or science?

• Kindergarten

• 5th or 6th grade

• High school

• College

What is one way to make STEM subjects more appealing to students?

• Limit exposure to STEM fields.

• Focus solely on theoretical knowledge.

• Discourage the use of technology.

• Introduce competitions around robotics and math.

Why do young people find working in the water industry appealing?

• It offers unstable job opportunities.

• It has no impact on the environment.

• It provides a stable job and contributes to environmental sustainability.

• It is unrelated to public health.

How does the water industry view the provision of clean and safe water?

• As a minor service.

• As an optional luxury.

• As a critical service and a calling.

• As a temporary job.