2.
The lack of women in STEM fields is drawing attention
suggesting that education in today’s society is not geared for
training women to handle such positions, but why?
Essential Question
3.
These are beliefs among the general population
No assumption is made as such
Information is research based and non-biased
Disclaimer
5.
Too few females involved in STEM-occupations
Every aspect of STEM is male dominated
What is the Issue?
6.
Lack of encouragement
Misinformation
No information
Unrealistic representation
What are the Causes?
7.
Educators or Educational Advisors
Provide no/little encouragement
Parental Figures
Unaware and non-informing
Role models
Too few role models in these fields
Lack of Encouragement
8.
Societal Implications
“Geeks” or “Nerds”
Media misrepresentation
Boring or little future
Misinformation
9.
Most know little to nothing about STEM
Not provided or encouraged
No Information
17.
More information
Provided to young women and parental figures
More encouragement
Educators and Educational Advisors
More role models
Through movies, TV, media etc.
Clarification of what STEM really entails
Solution
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