New research examines why Māori and Pacific representation in university STEM subjects remain so stubbornly low.
Undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska Omaha collaborate on a group assignment for a STEM course.
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Female statistics students had higher final exam grades than their male peers, even though they had less confidence in their statistics abilities at the start of the semester.
Introductory science classes typically require students to memorize facts, rather than teaching them the basis of scientific thinking.
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A negative environment dissuades many women engineering students from staying in the field. Can colleges and universities do anything to reverse the trend?
Moms in Protoemics works to remove barriers so people can flourish and pave the way for the next generation of scientists to advance even further.
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Moms in Proteomics hopes to ensure a sustainable and productive international community of expertly trained scientists, coupled with the necessary resources and tools to balance motherhood.
New research found that consumers were less likely to buy a product associated with pleasure if marketers emphasized it was developed with science.
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A scholar warns that women will continue to be underrepresented in STEM careers unless educators focus on helping girls do better in advanced math courses in high school.
Minority STEM majors are more likely than their white peers to switch fields.
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Colleges don’t have to sit by and watch STEM majors leave for other fields. Two Ph.D. biology students share tips for encouraging students to stick with STEM despite the difficulty involved.
Is a science kit, some Lego, or building blocks best for fostering kids’ STEM skills and creativity? Fear not – it’s not what’s in the box, but what happens after you open it, that’s most important.
The annual BioArt competition highlights the hidden parts of biology revealed under a microscope.
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Scientists have been using art to illuminate and share their research with the public for centuries. And art could be one way to bolster K-12 science education and scientific literacy in the public.
Career technical education courses are linked to higher rates of school engagement for high schoolers from low-income backgrounds.
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In recognition of National Hip Hop History Month, The Conversation presents four articles that deal with how educators and rappers are taking hip-hop from concerts to classrooms.
Involving women in climate decision-making is vital if we are to achieve global emissions targets.
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Want to observe native bees? Or seek out invasive species? There are many ways to get hands-on science learning. An expert on adult STEM education suggests four places to start.
Women who got their start in the male-dominated profession 40 years ago have advice for today’s newcomers in STEM.
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