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
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.
Most common spelling; katakana abbreviation of 理系女子.
Kanji-katakana hybrid spelling; less common but still seen.
Abbreviation of 理系女子 (りけいじょし), combining 理系 (science/engineering) and 女子 (woman/girl).