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Women in STEM

March 6, 2025
Last updated: December 17, 2025
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Women in Stem
Ana Doval
Ana Doval
SVP, People & Culture, Amadeus, Amadeus IT Group S.A.
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What do Kevlar, used in bulletproofing, the windshield wiper, wireless communication, caller ID, fiber optic cables, and the circular saw all have in common?



They were invented by women.

Women in STEM statistics

Globally, only 28.2% of positions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are occupied by women , but it hasn’t always been that way. Famously, Ada Lovelace was the world’s first computer programmer. And by the 1950s, Computations Incorporated, one of the world’s first software companies,  was staffed entirely by women. It’s not that women are inherently less interested in STEM fields, it’s that at some point, the culture changed.

 
But the good news, as we approach International Women’s Day, is that culture is constantly changing. And as a leading travel technology company with over 100 offices around the world, Amadeus can have a big influence on digital inclusion. Transformational thinking is at the root of everything that we do, and we know from experience that fostering a diversity of perspectives leads to better problem-solving and more innovation. That’s why I’m so proud of everything we’re doing to create a pathway for women in STEM from primary school to university, and to our very own offices. 


Having met some of the young women participating in Amadeus programs around the world, I am very impressed with their talent and initiative. It’s great to see the real impact that these programs are having on their lives.

Here’s an overview of just some of the Community Impact initiatives Amadeus is supporting to make sure our vision for driving social impact  and empowering talent journeys becomes a reality in local communities worldwide:

Scholarships and mentorship for schoolgirls and women

For the last 21 years, first as Navitaire and then together as Amadeus, we’ve supported more than 250 students in the Philippines (about 60% are girls) through the Food for Hungry Minds School and the Girls4Tech program. 59 of our alumni are now contributing to the workforce. 

We were very excited this year to see one of the young women in the program graduate with honors with a Degree in Mathematics and a specialization in Computer Science. This February she joined our team in Manila as a new Product Management Associate, and we couldn’t be happier. This academic year, we are supporting another 49 incredible female students, and we’re excited to see where they land.


We have similar programs in France, Armenia, Colombia , and India , where we have a variety of programs that inspire and mentor young girls and women in STEM from primary school all the way through high school and college. 

  

+250

students supported via Food for Hungry Minds School and Girls4Tech

60%

of them are girls and young women

↑49

new female students this academic year



A career talk with senior high school students in Manila.


Creating a welcoming workplace for women in STEM

In Turkey, we started a trainee program  aimed at employing, inspiring, and upskilling girls interested in STEM. As a result of this program, we’ve hired 22 women interns and one has already secured a full-time position. In addition, we’ve increased female participation in our engineering teams by organizing mock interviews with female leaders from Amadeus, publishing podcasts for STEM students, and holding focus groups to include female perspectives in office design. 


Similarly, in the U.K., our ASPIRE work experience program gives young people a better idea of what it’s like to work in STEM with Amadeus. In Spain, leaders from our Equality Boost Network mentor women working towards degrees in STEM.

Returning to the workforce

A big challenge for women in all disciplines and in all parts of the world can be returning to the workforce after a career-break, for example to raise a family.


To address this challenge in Bengaluru we launched a “returnship” initiative designed to help women professionals re-enter the workforce after time spent away with hands-on training, work experience, and mentorship.


Around the world, Amadeus provides progressive paternity leave policies, which are more generous than statutory leaves, allowing both parents to be supported during this exciting chapter of their lives, as well as flexible work policies that encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Partnering to make an impact

We know that the right partnerships can make a difference, so we seek out collaborations with other leaders to make a positive change. In Singapore, we’re partnering with Women in Aviation for Girls in Aviation Day


In Miami we’re working with CodeArt on the Annual Code Art Fair, and in Germany we’re partnering with the new TechRise Collective to launch its newly built community of allies. On Germany’s national “Girl’s Day”, we invited a group to tour our data center, and we hosted sessions on laptop reassembly and introductory Python programming. 

Hosting Girl’s Day activities

Data Center Tour

Laptop Reassembly Workshop

Intro to Python Programming

We are dedicated to making STEM more inclusive and accessible for girls and women. We start by empowering young girls with mentorship and scholarships, then we create welcoming work environments and offer reentry programs for professionals. By promoting diversity in tech, changing the culture in STEM, and teaming up with like-minded organizations, we want to make sure women's contributions in STEM are fully recognized. I'm really excited about our ongoing efforts to support, inspire, and uplift the women who will lead the innovations of tomorrow. By creating an Amadeus for all, we can build a more inclusive and innovative world for all.



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