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2013 | By: Louise Archer, et. al.

‘Not Girly, Not Sexy, Not Glamorous’: Primary School Girls’ and Parents’ Constructions of Science Aspirations

Internationally, there is widespread concern about the need to increase participation in the sciences (particularly the physical sciences), espe- cially among girls/women. This paper draws on data from a five-year, longitudinal study of 10–14-year-old children’s science aspirations and career choice to explore the reasons why, even from a young age, many girls may see science aspirations as ‘not for me’. We discuss data from phase one – a survey of over 9000 primary school children (aged 10/11) and interviews with 92 children and 78 parents, focusing in particular on those girls who did not hold science aspirations. Using a feminist post- structuralist analytic lens, we argue that science aspirations are largely ‘unthinkable’ for these girls because they do not fit with either their con- structions of desirable/intelligible femininity nor with their sense of themselves as learners/students. We argue that an underpinning construc- tion of science careers as ‘clever’/‘brainy’, ‘not nurturing’ and ‘geeky’ sits in opposition to the girls’ self-identifications as ‘normal’, ‘girly’, ‘caring’ and ‘active’. Moreover, we suggest that this lack of fit is exacer- bated by social inequalities, which render science aspirations potentially less thinkable for working-class girls in particular. The paper concludes with a discussion of potential implications for increasing women’s greater participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). (Published February 2013)147_Archer-et-al-Its-not-girly-sexy-or-glamorous.pdf


Region: S South Atlantic

Contributor: Ta-Shana Taylor

Tags: gender, motivation, disparities/stereotypes, role models/mentors

2012 | By: The White House

Educate to Innovate

"Educate to Innovate" is a new campaign announced by President Obama, making STEM education a national priority. The call to action incorporates programs and partnerships designed to increase STEM literacy so that all students can learn deeply, think critically, and solve problems. As part of the campaign, STEM education and career opportunities will expanded for underrepresented groups, including women and girls. Click on the link to read more about the campaign and watch the STEM education video. View External Website


Region: N South Atlantic

Contributor: Anna Simmons

Tags: STEM, Motivation, Student Preparedness

2011 | By: Harris Interactive survey commissioned by Microsoft

STEM Perceptions: Student & Parent Study

Presents the findings of two national surveys, conducted online by Harris Interactive, of college students currently pursuing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees and of parents of K-12 students. The goal of the surveys was to gain insight about what can better prepare and inspire students to pursue post-secondary education in STEM subjects.View External Website44_STEM_Perceptions-Students_and_Parents_Study.pdf44_STEM-IG.pdf


Region: N South Atlantic

Contributor: Cheryl Lani Juarez

Tags: STEM, Parents, Motivation, Student Preparedness, Gender

2011 | By: Sarah D. Sparks

Rich Home Environment Can Close Gap for Poor Children

This article explains how in a low-income child's home-learning evnironment can make a difference to whether they will be considered ready for school. View External Website


Region: N South Atlantic

Contributor: Rebecca Colmenero

Tags: Poverty, Motivation, Student Preparedness

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Girls RISEnet Regional Workshop at the Miami Science Museum - Engaging Girls in STEM: Strategies You Can Use NOW!

The Miami Science Museum (MSM) hosted participants from Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida for a one-day regional workshop to share research-based strategies that informal science educators can u...Read More

Privacy Policy | The Girls RISE (Raising Interest in Science and Engineering) National Museum Network is funded by Grant No. HRD-0937245 from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Human Resource Development, Research on Gender in Science and Engineering Extension Services (GSE/EXT) Program. Project collaborators include the Miami Science Museum, the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and SECME, Inc. The project seeks to increase the capacity of science centers and museums to interest girls from underrepresented populations in the engineering sciences