Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 05:03:46
Major
Middle Level Education - Language Arts / Science
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2018
Abstract
Over the last five years, much attention has been drawn to the large deficit of females in STEM careers and fields. Most attribute this failure to colleges not turning out enough female STEM majors. Contrary to this belief, research suggests a young woman's aptitude for STEM related fields begins much earlier, and declines without intervention.
This project details the research of why there is a gender gap in STEM, what is being done educationally, my unique case study to test the research conducted, and the implications of that research.
Research Sponsor
Karen Plaster
First Reader
Katie Murdoc
Second Reader
Nidaa Maki
Recommended Citation
Cuckow, Madeline, "Girls Only Science: Motivating Adolescent Females to Pursue STEM Careers" (2018). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 636.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/636
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