Why Girls Are Underrepresented in STEM? Understanding and Recognizing the Causes of Girls' Underrepresentation in STEM and How to Change This

This course aims to understand and recognise the causes of the underrepresentation of girls in STEM fields and how to change this trend.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the key reasons behind the underrepresentation of girls in STEM fields.
• Understand how societal, educational, and personal factors contribute to the gender gap in STEM.
• Recognize unconscious biases and gender stereotypes affecting girls' participation in STEM.
• Apply strategies and tools to foster a more inclusive classroom environment that encourages girls to engage in STEM subjects.