In a world being transformed by technology, only one-fifth of American scientists and engineers are women. Although girls are precocious learners, they tend to leave science and math to the boysin middle school. In high school, while girls match or surpass boys’ aptitude, they are less likely to take advanced placement physics or computer science exams. A recent Girl Scout Research Institute study discovered that girls’ future career choices are more influenced by inspiring role models than by academic interests. Article >>
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