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ICVM Group Continues Support of Women in STEM with Fourth Annual College Scholarship

Mattituck, NY — ICVM Group, a brand strategy, web design and digital marketing agency serving both local and national clients since 1996, recently awarded a scholarship to an outstanding young woman in the pursuit of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) career. The firm recently presented the fourth annual ICVM Group Women in Technology Scholarship Award to Mattituck High School graduating senior Valerie Duran Gonzalez.

As a child of immigrants and a young woman of color, Ms. Gonzalez closely follows how marginalized communities have been affected by COVID-19, and will dedicate her career to diversifying research science. She is a first-generation college student, and will be studying Biology at CUNY Hunter College.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that only 15.9% of practicing engineers are women; only 25.6% of those in the field of mathematics are women; and across all technology jobs, only 17% are held by women.

“Today’s economy, research, transportation, climate efforts, innovation and even entertainment all rely on the development and use of technology,” said Stephan Roussan, ICVM Group’s Founder and President. “When men dominate STEM fields, they are allowed to decide which problems and priorities in our society are addressed through technology and which are not — always doing so from a uniquely male perspective. Our society needs to hear diverse voices to accomplish diverse feats, and encouraging young women to pursue STEM careers is just one small part of that.”

ICVM Group asked the Mattituck High School faculty to recommend a student who has shown special aptitude and achievement in STEM, and who intends to pursue college studies in technology-oriented disciplines.

“We congratulate Ms. Gonzalez on her achievements and hope that recognizing her career path will inspire many more young women to follow in her footsteps,” said Roussan.

Over 60% of ICVM Group’s management team is comprised of women, including leadership roles throughout the company in strategy, project management, design, development and marketing.

For more information:
Stephan Roussan
President, ICVM Group
sr@icvmgroup.com
631.298.5505 ext. 2

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