Sat Mar 08 01:17:29 UTC 2025: ## Google Honors Women in STEM with International Women’s Day Doodle
**Mountain View, CA –** Google is celebrating International Women’s Day with a special doodle honoring the achievements of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The artwork, featured prominently on the Google homepage, showcases the groundbreaking contributions of women who have revolutionized fields like space exploration, archaeology, and fundamental scientific research.
While acknowledging the progress made, Google highlighted that women still only constitute 29% of the global STEM workforce. The company’s message emphasizes the ongoing need for gender equality in these crucial fields.
This year’s International Women’s Day, first recognized by the United Nations in 1975, focuses on the theme “Accelerate Action.” The day serves as a global call to recognize and support strategies promoting women’s advancement and ending gender inequality. Google’s doodle is a visual representation of this commitment.
The Google Doodle itself, a long-standing tradition dating back to 1998, has evolved from a simple notification of employee absence to interactive games and artistic celebrations of significant events and individuals. This year’s doodle adds to the rich history of Google’s use of its homepage to highlight important social issues and celebrate achievements.
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