Page 3 - Recruiting Girls in STEM

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction from Dr. Barger.............................................................................................. 4  GIRLS and STEM: Where we are now, where do we want to be and how we can get there? Defining the Challenges and Barriers........................................................................... 5  Current Status  Data  The Future Exposure and Image..................................................................................................... 6  The Media  STEM-Friendly Toys that Train  Role Models  Include Parents  Mentoring  Tours and Guest Speakers  Tournaments  Self-Assessment  Encourage and Build Confidence Effective Instruction/Curricula....................................................................................... 18  Spatial Skills  Hands-on  Embrace Diversity  The T & E side of STEM Career Counseling......................................................................................................... 20  Careers and Exploration “In-a-Nutshell” Summary of Best Practices................................................................. 22  Closing Appendices..................................................................................................................... 23  Bibliography  Resources List  Research Studies Other FLATE Best Practice Guides.................................................................................. 26 Contact Information....................................................................................................... 28 3