FactoidEarly Declaration of STEM Majors More Common Among Men
Males are more likely to declare a STEM major in the first year of college than females (26% vs. 12%), according to the National Science Board.
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
