Gender Gap Between Girls and Boys
It's been talked about for generations, but it has yet to be closed. The gender gap that exists between boys and girls starts early and shows up in everything from toys and books to test scores and career interests. Mind the gap and find ways to bridge it with these approaches.
Women and Science - Why Is There a Math and Science Gender Gap?
Women lag behind men in math and science careers, especially in academic and research institutions. Why is there a math and science gender gap? A world-renowned woman scientist shares her perspective, as well as thoughts on how to encourage girls and young women in the fields of science and how to achieve work/life balance.
Women lag behind men in math and science careers, especially in academic and research institutions. Why is there a math and science gender gap? A world-renowned woman scientist shares her perspective, as well as thoughts on how to encourage girls and young women in the fields of science and how to achieve work/life balance.
Girls and the Technology Gap
Women make up half of the work force yet only hold 20% of technology jobs. What parents, teachers and schools can do to encourage more girls to get involved with computing and technology.
Women make up half of the work force yet only hold 20% of technology jobs. What parents, teachers and schools can do to encourage more girls to get involved with computing and technology.
Mathematics and the Gender Gap
If girls hold their own in math classes, why do they continue to score lower than boys on standardized tests such as the SATs? It's time to confront the gender gap in math with action - and encouragement.
If girls hold their own in math classes, why do they continue to score lower than boys on standardized tests such as the SATs? It's time to confront the gender gap in math with action - and encouragement.