5 Reasons Why Storytelling Can Work for Girls in STEM
Science. And Fiction.
Storytelling for STEM
Facts from 'Closing the STEM Gap' by Microsoft Research
Girls who know a woman in a STEM profession are more likely to feel empowered when they engage in STEM activities.
1
Provide Role Models
91% of girls and 80% of young woman describe themselves as 'creative'.
2
Get Creative
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72% of girls and 66% of young women say
'having a job that helps the world is important to me.'
3
Change the World!
Girls encouraged at home as well as in school are more than twice as likely to study computer science in high school, and 3 times as likely to say they'll study computer science at college than girls who aren't.
4
Nurture an Interest in STEM Outside of School
By as young as 10, girls who are encouraged to take STEM classes in school by parents and teachers are more likely to choose STEM subjects than those who aren't.
5
Start Early
