Along with various other discrepancies in equity, the gender gap is one of the most troubling things we associate with STEM. Essentially, the gap forms and remains prevalent because there are many more males in STEM careers than there are females. In an era in which equity and diversity are these big topics, the push for shrinking the gender gap in STEM fields is right in the middle of these conversations. To do this, it starts with understanding why and how these gaps form. And, many times, we can trace it back to young girls deciding from an early age that STEM is not for them. Of course, STEM might not be for everyone, but no girl should feel like it's been decided for them. In an effort to help boost the number of girls in STEM, educators have tried to increase inclusion, knowledge, and opportunities among students.
With more targeted efforts, hopefully, we can continue with shrinking the gender gap moving forward. For example, teachers could spread messages of inclusion in their lessons as one basic strategy. From there, they can create opportunities specifically for girls, like STEAM clubs or even school esports teams. Seeing themselves represented in our culture of STEM is very critical for girls of all ages. When they fail to recognize that they do, in fact, belong, they're less likely to pursue a future in STEM. By showing girls that they have as much potential as everyone else, educators can help shift this lingering gender gap. It doesn't even take any extraordinary measures, either. Sometimes, young girls just need a bit more insight on the whole situation. And, the importance of strong role models in their lives is another excellent step in tightening this persisting gender gap.
Today’s educators, as we know, are facing plenty of challenges, including, believe it or not, grappling with how to expose students to STEM learning. STEM remains a huge part of the economy and, consequently, it is a large focus in many classrooms but that doesn’t always mean that it’s easy for educators to make it accessible, equitable, and effective for
Mastering a STEM-related craft and earning that degree is one of the best ways to ensure future success, but what are the best college majors for those who want a lifetime of STEM challenges? Is it engineering or computer science? Or, might there be some other options to consider. We’ll take a look at some of the best options.
Despite conscious efforts from school and educational leaders, it’s tough to get girls as interested in STEM as their male counterparts. In fact, a great deal of female students lose interest by the time they’re in third or fourth grade. Why this may be is anybody’s guess, but some of the top reasons include the belief that they’re not as
The economy is filled with vacant STEM jobs that not enough people are qualified to fill. For whatever reason, there are not enough college students pursuing STEM majors, like coding, robotics, engineering, and more. Could it be something as simple as not realizing that the STEM economy is where the jobs are?
Coding is a skill that’s going to be extremely relevant for everybody in the future and something that all students need to experience from the onset of their education. And, yes, this includes girls. For whatever reason—many of which we’ll get into later—girls seem to lack the same interest boys have in STEM education but we can do something about
It’s incredibly discouraging, but, for one reason or another, women have not always had the same opportunities when it comes to STEM careers as men. To provide girls with the opportunities they deserve, educators have to get them interested from the onset. Whether it’s during the school day or during the summer, girls need more opportunities.
Designed to make engineering fun for girls, Roominate empowers them to control exploration by making them the architect, the engineer, or even the electrician! It’s a neat way to build Future Ready kids while they strengthen design and engineering skills by building cafés, cars, and even brand-new houses! And, we’ve got some new STEAM kits just for that!
Have you ever heard the phrase “bucking the trend?” It’s usually used when something in particular has been the status quo for a number of years and a group of dedicated individuals decides that they want to be a part of it instead of watching from the sidelines. When it comes to the number of girls who pursue CS careers,
