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Adjust your language to encourage kids in science
Over the course of a school year, elementary school children lose confidence that they can “be scientists,” but not that they can “do science,” according to a new study. Researchers also found that...
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To make STEM more diverse, change general chemistry?
General chemistry—a key introductory-level course series for many STEM degrees—is a major barrier for underrepresented students, according to a new study. Previous studies have shown that students from...
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Better grades aren’t why more guys do STEM
Higher academic achievement in math or science among men doesn’t cause the gender disparity in physics, engineering, and computer science majors, according to a new study. While some STEM majors have a...
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STEM TV for kids leaves out women, Latinx characters
Children’s television programming not only shapes opinions and preferences, its characters can have positive or negative impacts on childhood aspiration, according to a new study. The study is the...
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Physics outreach programs are a win-win for students, community
Although they sometimes get short shrift in terms of prioritizing, funding, and staffing, physics educational outreach programs are a solid investment with benefits far beyond the institutional bottom...
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Little kids don’t believe girls like computer science and engineering
Children as young as age 6 develop ideas that girls are less interested than boys in computer science and engineering. These stereotypes can extend into the late teens and contribute to a gender gap in...
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Inclusive STEM classes help teens see they belong
Making classrooms feel inclusive can help promote STEM education and make students feel capable of working on STEM subjects outside of the classroom, a new study shows. “We found that kids who feel...
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Girls who pretend to be Marie Curie stick with science
Young girls who embrace the role of a successful female scientist, like Marie Curie, persist longer at a challenging science game, a new study shows. The research suggests science role-playing may help...
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STEM teacher training is a big win for Black girls
When middle and high school teachers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics pursue continuing development, their students benefit, particularly Black girls, according to a new study. The...
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Citizen science motivates Girl Scouts to tackle problems
A program designed to get Girl Scouts involved in citizen science motivated them to tackle scientific or environmental problems in their own communities, researchers report. The findings demonstrate...
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