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The key to fixing the gender gap in math and science: Boost women's confidence

  • Written by Lara Perez-Felkner, Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Sociology, Florida State University
The key to fixing the gender gap in math and science: Boost women's confidenceGirls who are more confident in their math skills are more likely to pursue math-intensive degrees. Areipa.lt/shutterstock.com

The gender gap in math and science isn’t going away. Women remain less likely to enroll in math-heavy fields of study and pursue math-heavy careers. This pattern persists despite major studies finding no meaningful...

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