DQC Week 8

It was sad, but not shocking, to read in the research report by Crowley et al that parents are explaining STEM topics to boys three times more often when compared to girls. While wondering around the California Science Museum, young boys are being engaged more often by their parents sharing explanations that may inform a boy’s interests and background knowledge in STEM.

In homes and schools, how do we breakdown this gender gap once and for all? For my female classmates in STEM fields, do you remember what sparked your interest in STEM? Did parents or teachers speak to you in a particular way? How can we support the movement to open STEM fields up to more women? Does anyone think that a great deal has changed since the study was published in 2001?