On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the NYS Department of Labor is celebrating the scientists who are helping to close the STEM gender gap.

They chose to share the story of scientists like Emma Rocco, a research assistant at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, who is on the path to becoming a professor to inspire the next generation of scientists. New York State, the Department of Labor, and SUNY Poly remain fully committed to helping women break into science and achieve their STEM goals.

Check out the inspiring, short videos at the links below:

"This is Why: Emma, PhD Research Assistant"

Ph.D. student Emma Rocco on why she chose SUNY Poly