????我學到的一個教訓是,，女性必須大膽發(fā)言。我在那本書中也談到了這一點,。在我職業(yè)生涯的早期,，我在項目會議上常常被A型人格的男性包圍，發(fā)表自己的意見對我來說是個挑戰(zhàn),。我意識到，我必須更大聲地發(fā)言,，這樣才能被別人聽到,，不要害怕與人交談。有些女性已經(jīng)擁有了非常出色的溝通技巧,，但對那些沒有掌握這種技能的女性來說,，培養(yǎng)這些技巧極為重要。

????導師能在女性的整個職業(yè)生涯中帶來很大幫助,。在任何階段,，尤其是在起步階段，有幾個組織能幫助女性找到導師,，比如科學女性協(xié)會（Association of Women in Science）,、電器電子工程師學會（Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers）和國家女性與信息技術中心（National Center for Women and Information Technology）。同事也能帶來很大幫助,。女性必須為自己打造一個支持網(wǎng)絡,。

????女性還需要擁有明確的目標和強烈的自信。無論面對怎樣的困難都要勇往直前,。

????你在那本書的結尾提到,，你希望那本書在10年內(nèi)過時。你為什么這樣說,？

????最大的一個原因是,，文化偏見正在改變。除了學校之外,，目前至少有十多個全國性項目向喜歡數(shù)學和科學的年輕女生提供幫助,。女性工程師協(xié)會（Society of Women Engineers）贊助了一個名叫Aspire的項目。有意培養(yǎng)未來員工的企業(yè)也參與了進來,。例如,，微軟（Microsoft）舉辦了科技女生夏令營。就連女童子軍（Girl Scouts）也贊助了一個數(shù)學和科學項目,。我是童子軍的時候肯定沒有這種事情,。因此我認為,，幾年之內(nèi)，我們就會看到更多的年輕女性選擇STEM事業(yè),，并取得輝煌的成功,。（財富中文網(wǎng)）

????譯者：千牛絮

????One of the lessons I learned the hard way, which I talk about in the book, is that women need to learn to speak up. Earlier in my career, when I was surrounded in project meetings by men with Type A personalities, voicing my opinions was a real struggle for me. I realized that I had to talk louder in order to be heard, and not be afraid to jump into a conversation. Some women already have strong communications skills but, for those who don't, it can be tremendously important to focus on developing them.

????Mentors can make a big difference, all through your career. At any stage, but especially when you're just starting out, there are several organizations that can connect you with a mentor, like the Association of Women in Science, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, or the National Center for Women and Information Technology. Your peers at work can also be very helpful. You need to build a supportive network around you.

????You also need clear goals and a strong sense of confidence. No matter what obstacles get in your way, keep going.

????You mention toward the end of your book that you hope the book will be obsolete in 10 years. Why do you think it might be?

????One of the biggest reasons is that the cultural bias is changing. There are at least a dozen national programs now, outside of schools, to encourage young girls who are interested in math and science. The Society of Women Engineers sponsors one called Aspire. Companies interested in developing future employees are getting involved, too. Microsoft (MSFT), for instance, runs a high-tech camp for girls. Even the Girl Scouts sponsor a math and science program, which certainly didn't exist when I was a scout. So I think in a few years we'll see more young women choosing STEM careers -- and succeeding brilliantly at them.