FactoidMixed News for K-12 STEM
Differences between girls and boys are negligible in K-12 math and science achievement and coursetaking until they begin taking the most advanced AP courses and high school computer science and engineering courses, according to a National Science Foundation report of 2016 science and engineering indicators.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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Encouraging Girls To Roleplay As Successful Female Scientists Could Close Gender Gap
A study of 4- to 7-year-olds found girls engagement in science activities increased when they took on the role of a female scientist, such as Marie Curie, versus only hearing about her work.» Link to the original article
