ABSTRACT
Even with increased pressure to involve more girls in STEM areas in education, parents are often left wondering what they can do to keep their daughter's love of science, math, and technology from fading. In Breaking Through! Helping Girls Succeed in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, topics ranging from how role models can make a difference to finding nonstereotypical toys and taking trips that inspire STEM discovery and engagement are illustrated with research evidence and real-life examples from girls and women. Regardless of a daughter's age (from birth to young adulthood), parents will find tips they can immediately use to help combat the gender imbalance in STEM areas. Whether they need to advocate for gender-neutral, STEM-enriched classrooms or want to encourage creative problem solving and persistence in their daughters, readers will find ideas to take action to help the girls in their lives break through the barriers and achieve success in STEM.
2017 NAGC Book of the Year Award Winner
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Section I|18 pages
Introduction
part Section II|43 pages
What the Research Tells Us About Obstacles and Opportunities
part Section III|55 pages
How Can We Transform the Picture of Girls and Women in STEM?
part Section IV|75 pages
Time for Action
chapter Chapter 15|12 pages
Encouraging Persistence, Creative Problem Solving, Leadership, and Teamwork
part Section V|39 pages
Advocating in the Educational System
chapter Chapter 17|14 pages
Advocating to Create Gender-Neutral and STEM-Rich Classrooms and Afterschool Experiences
chapter Chapter 18|12 pages
Working With Schools to Create Adaptations in STEM for Students With Disabilities
part Section VI|33 pages
Advising Your Daughter in College and Beyond