noun
woman in STEM; female scientist
Colloquial abbreviation of 理系女子, used to refer to women studying or working in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Often carries a positive or slightly geeky connotation.
See also: 理系女子
彼女は大学で物理学を専攻しているリケジョだ。
She is a woman in STEM majoring in physics at university.
リケジョのための就職イベントが開かれた。
A job fair for women in STEM was held.
Male counterpart; a man in STEM.
Abbreviation of 理系女子 (りけいじょし), combining 理系 (science/engineering) and 女子 (woman/girl).