The engineering industry is still a male-dominated field. If that’s to change, STEM disciplines need to be introduced to girls in their early schooling. The Educational Association of the Bavarian Economy aims to do that with the initiative Technology – Future in Bavaria 4.0. It gives young female school students the opportunity to experience engineering first-hand at a technology camp. Organized in collaboration with a variety of companies, among them Linde Engineering, girls get insights into technical career fields, for example at Linde Engineering's site in Unterschleissheim, near Munich. Plus, they receive practical experience. Along with honing technical skills, the camp promotes teamwork and personal responsibility. All in all, technology camps like this one open the door to exciting professions and ease participants into STEM disciplines.

Linde Engineering places great value on diversity and inclusion. And we are especially proud of the many talented women in our workforce and the contribution they make to the company every day. They prove that women can be successful and enjoy a fulfilling career in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. In the framework of the new Women in STEM campaign, female employees from Linde Engineering introduce themselves and tell their inspiring stories. They talk about their work, the challenges they face and standing up for themselves. Above all, though, they stress the importance of loving what you do. „Diversity & Inclusion need to be continuously improved at all levels of our organization, as greater diversity can help us to further increase our performance. Enabling and encouraging careers of female colleagues in STEM disciplines is one of many key actions we can take for a better inclusion culture“, Michael Ullrich, Senior Vice President Commercial & CFO.