scholarly journals Factors that Influence High School Female Students’ Intentions to Pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Sultana Alam ◽  
Sadia Sajid ◽  
Jin Kuan Kok ◽  
Mobashar Rahman ◽  
Aamir Amin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Outcome Expectancy ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

Despite the increase in the number of female students in education indicating a reversal in the gender gap, their participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Malaysia is still a matter of concern. This study extends empirical explanations for this gender gap and identifies factors influencing high school students’ intentions to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education in Malaysia. The present study aims to develop a framework of female intention to pursue STEM education by examining the impact of five independent variables on STEM self-efficacy and in turn the impact of self-efficacy on intention. The independent variables include attitude towards STEM, self-concept, gender stereotype, motivation, and teacher stereotypes. The study also examines the independent and moderating impact of career outcome expectancy on the relationship between self-efficacy and intention. Data was collected from 211 secondary school female students in Forms 4 and 5, studying at eight secondary schools in two states in Malaysia. The data was analyzed using SmartPLS. The results of the study show that attitude, motivation, and career outcome expectancy are positive and are significant predictors of STEM self-efficacy, whereas gender and teacher stereotypes are the negative predictors. The results of the study also highlight that self-efficacy is a strong predictor of intention to pursue STEM education. These findings of the study would assist policymakers to develop suitable strategies to improve female participation in STEM education in Malaysia.

Discovering, Developing, Teaching

2020 ◽  
pp. 143-158
Author(s):  
Bill Emmott
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Consumer Electronics ◽  
Admission Rates ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The University ◽  
National Universities

A common gender stereotype holds that women are less suitable to be scientists than men even though there is no evidence for this proposition. In Japan, a big gender gap in STEM subjects in high school translates into low numbers of female students studying science at university and low admission rates of females to national universities for which all applicants for all degrees are required to sit an exam in science. But role models do exist to encourage the younger generation, and some national universities are trying hard to encourage more female students to study science, technology, and mathematics. Interviews with three role models who took science degrees and went on to successful careers in academia, finance, and consumer electronics, show that barriers are considerable but that they can be overcome. An interview with the president of Nagoya University, Matsuo Seiichi, examines what the university is doing to try to close the gender gap.

scholarly journals Bioinformatics Education in High School: Implications for Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Careers

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 441-459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina N. Kovarik ◽  
Davis G. Patterson ◽  
Carolyn Cohen ◽  
Elizabeth A. Sanders ◽  
Karen A. Peterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Genetic Research ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Stem Careers ◽  
Career Information ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
And Mathematics

We investigated the effects of our Bio-ITEST teacher professional development model and bioinformatics curricula on cognitive traits (awareness, engagement, self-efficacy, and relevance) in high school teachers and students that are known to accompany a developing interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. The program included best practices in adult education and diverse resources to empower teachers to integrate STEM career information into their classrooms. The introductory unit, Using Bioinformatics: Genetic Testing, uses bioinformatics to teach basic concepts in genetics and molecular biology, and the advanced unit, Using Bioinformatics: Genetic Research, utilizes bioinformatics to study evolution and support student research with DNA barcoding. Pre–post surveys demonstrated significant growth (n = 24) among teachers in their preparation to teach the curricula and infuse career awareness into their classes, and these gains were sustained through the end of the academic year. Introductory unit students (n = 289) showed significant gains in awareness, relevance, and self-efficacy. While these students did not show significant gains in engagement, advanced unit students (n = 41) showed gains in all four cognitive areas. Lessons learned during Bio-ITEST are explored in the context of recommendations for other programs that wish to increase student interest in STEM careers.

scholarly journals Critical Examination Using Business Intelligence on the Gender Gap in Information Technology in Brazil

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (15) ◽  
pp. 1824
Author(s):  
Erica L. Gallindo ◽  
Hobson A. Cruz ◽  
Mário W. L. Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Gender And Technology ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Technology Market ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

In the early 1990s, cyberfeminism emerged as an area of knowledge to discuss the connection between gender and technology. According to UNESCO, women are underrepresented in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and less than a third of women worldwide work in scientific research and development. However, this number has grown and this reality is constantly changing. In this context, using business intelligence techniques, this study analyzes data from the computer and information and communication technology market to characterize the impact of the performance of women in these areas. It is expected to show that this performance in the highlighted fields is still a challenge in Brazil. Based on this hypothesis, results indicates that public policies must be focused on the base, i.e., to encourage young women to work in STEM areas. This study could encourage policymakers to find solutions to the challenges presented in this research.

scholarly journals Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Approach against a Microscopic Representation Skill in Atom and Molecule Concept

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asih Widi Wisudawati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Test Design ◽  
School Grade ◽  
High School Grade ◽  
Test Instrument ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Mathematics

ABSTRACT: The aim of this research in to know microscopic representation change in atom and molecule concept which is influenced by STEM Education. This research is one of the sequences in Research and Development of test instrument by chemistry software. The kind of this research is fieldwork research with one group pre-test and post-test design. Subjects in this research are the twenty-seven  students in MBS Senior High School grade 11 th in Yogyakarta region. STEM Education can improve student microscopic representation skill from 30.18 to 54.62 in average score and based on student result in painting molecule with ChemDraw and Avogadro's application, there are a lot of improvement in understanding concept.Keywords: STEM education, microscopics representations, atom and moleculeReceived: 11 January 2018, Revised: 21 January 2018, Accepted: 24 February 2018

scholarly journals Is It Time for a Revolution in Work‒Life Balance? Reflections from Spain

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9563
Author(s):  
Rocío Rodríguez-Rivero ◽  
Susana Yáñez ◽  
Celia Fernández-Aller ◽  
Ruth Carrasco-Gallego
Keyword(s):  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Stem Careers ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Digital Divides ◽  
The World ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 crisis has taken the world by surprise, and its effects are widening pre-existing inequalities such as socioeconomical, educational, and digital divides. The gender gap is no exception, and research shows that lockdowns are strongly impacting women, who, on the whole, are more vulnerable to the effects of a crisis. This study analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown in Spain on families, from a gender perspective. To this end, 663 participants related to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields were recruited to participate in the research through their connection with the Equality Office of the major technical university of Spain, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, which offers most engineering and architecture degrees. The results indicate that the great myths of gender inequality are still alive in Spain, and that a crisis of this nature can perpetuate them. However, the crisis also presents an opportunity for change. Will the STEM careers be prepared to take advantage of this opportunity, or will this crisis end up perpetuating their markedly masculine character? Are we ready for a revolution? The COVID-19 crisis and its learnings about the importance of care can open the path to change.

Outcomes of an Integrated STEM High School: Enabling Access and Achievement for All Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 004208592091436
Author(s):  
Carla C. Johnson ◽  
Toni A. Sondergeld
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Language Arts ◽  
English Language ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
The United States ◽  
Integrated Stem ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
The Arts ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

There has been considerable movement in the United States toward an integrated approach to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) which leverages English/language arts, social studies/history, and the arts as contexts and tools for solving the grand STEM challenges of our society. Selective STEM schools have been demonstrated as having positive student outcomes, but enroll students based upon academic criteria rather than interest and effectively exclude underrepresented groups in STEM. In this study, we examine the impact of an integrated STEM high school on student academic outcomes. Findings indicate students significantly outperformed the 13 comparison schools in district on American College Testing (ACT) and school exams.

scholarly journals Pursuing gender equality in Astronomy in basic education: the case of the project “Girls in the Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences”

2019 ◽  
Vol 200 ◽  
pp. 02010
Author(s):  
Sandra Benitez-Herrera ◽  
Patrícia F. Spinelli ◽  
Sonia Mano ◽  
Ana Paula Germano
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Young Females ◽  
Scientific Careers ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Intellectual Capacity ◽  
And Mathematics

It is well known that the number of women in scientific careers is significantly lower than the number of men, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) areas. Considering that science should be used for the benefit of all, by excluding women from the production process of scientific knowledge, we are giving up of 50% of the intellectual capacity to different science fields. Thus, the Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences, whose mission is to expand society's access to scientific knowledge, promotes the project "Girls in the Museum", aimed at the continuous education of seven high-school female students in topics of astronomy with the goal of stimulating them into liking science. Concurrently with the project, interviews were conducted to evaluate the initiative according to the participants' perspectives, as well as to understand their perceptions about science prior and after six months of the project. We found that the participants were satisfied with the format and content of the project, comprised of theoretical talks and practical workshops. The resulting discourses show that they now view science as something closer to their lives and are more confident to promote scientific discussions. These results show the importance of providing young females with role models they can look up, especially at the age when they are about to make decisions concerning their future career.

scholarly journals Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Approach against a Microscopic Representation Skill in Atom and Molecule Concept

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Asih Widi Wisudawati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Test Design ◽  
School Grade ◽  
High School Grade ◽  
Test Instrument ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Mathematics

ABSTRACT: The aim of this research in to know microscopic representation change in atom and molecule concept which is influenced by STEM Education. This research is one of the sequences in Research and Development of test instrument by chemistry software. The kind of this research is fieldwork research with one group pre-test and post-test design. Subjects in this research are the twenty-seven  students in MBS Senior High School grade 11 th in Yogyakarta region. STEM Education can improve student microscopic representation skill from 30.18 to 54.62 in average score and based on student result in painting molecule with ChemDraw and Avogadro's application, there are a lot of improvement in understanding concept.

scholarly journals Critical Examination using Business Intelligence on the Gender Gap in Information Technology in Brazil

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica L. Gallindo ◽  
Hobson A. Cruz ◽  
Mário W. L. Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Gender And Technology ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Technology Market ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

In the early 1990s, cyberfeminism emerged as an area of knowledge to discuss the connection between gender and technology. According to UNESCO, women are underrepresented in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and less than a third of women worldwide work in scientific research and development. However, this number has grown and this reality is constantly changing. In this context, using business intelligence techniques, this study analyzes data from the computer and information and communication technology market to characterize the impact of the performance of women in these areas. It is expected to show that this performance in the highlighted fields is still a challenge in Brazil.

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