Two researchers have published a study that asked students if they see themselves as a math or science person, then followed up with them several times in following years. Results showed those who ...

Are boys innately better at math and science? The question has generated heated debate for decades, with some researchers theorizing that differences in brain activity and hormones give males a ...

Why don’t more girls grow up to become scientists and engineers? It’s not that they’re bad at math, a new study argues. It’s that they’re even better at reading. This comparative advantage in reading ...

Ron Ottinger is the Executive Director of STEM Next. He has spent his career advocating for STEM learning opportunities for kids everywhere. We are living in a time of unparalleled advancement in ...

Math courses are often a barrier for students seeking to pursue a college credential, and for some, a lack of math curriculum during high school can make a STEM career seem out of reach. A new course ...

Post by Allison Master (University of Houston), Andrew N. Meltzoff (University of Washington), Daijiazi Tang (University of Michigan), & Sapna Cheryan (University of Washington). Stories expressing ...

Boys who described themselves as “excellent” or “good” students did worse in math than girls who rated themselves “average” or even “poor,” in a recent study. Girls receive less mentorship than boys ...

Growing STEMs is a preschool enrichment program that uses outdoor games, hands-on activities, and imaginative play to ...