STEMEd for Girls 2022: Our Second Summer Supporting Girls
In the summer of 2022, hundreds of high-school girls participated in the second iteration of AAUW’s STEMEd for Girls virtual workshop series.
In the summer of 2022, hundreds of high-school girls participated in the second iteration of AAUW’s STEMEd for Girls virtual workshop series.
Join us for a series of six lively, informative and engaging virtual workshops that will pave the way for your success as you move through high school, into college and…
Giving women equal opportunities to pursue — and thrive in — STEM careers helps narrow the gender pay gap, enhances women’s economic security and ensures a diverse and talented STEM…
Research shows no cognitive biological differences between the genders in math, so the idea of a male “math brain” is not true.
AAUW advocates increased support for and protection of programs that meet the needs of girls and women in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education, including strong promotion of science, technology, engineering,…
When it comes to 'innate' abilities, there's no evidence whatsoever to support the notion that boys are better at math and science. Yet these limiting stereotypes persist.
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a free program for high-school girls this summer, aimed at encouraging students to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering,…
Teachers and parents often underestimate girls’ math abilities. These lower expectations and biases are estimated to contribute the gender achievement gap in math.
Promote public awareness to parents about how they can encourage daughters as much as sons in math and science – supporting learning opportunities and positive messages.
AAUW's Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award honors an individual, project, organization or institution for outstanding contributions to equality and education for women and girls.