How does social cognitive theory relate to gender disparity in STEM?

As a student in ACEL’s Agricultural Communication Theory and Practice course during the spring of 2020, I had the opportunity to select a current issue of interest and from there look at the communication dilemmas surrounding the issue and suggest various communication theories to address the said problem. Gender equality is an ongoing concern worldwide

The UnThunkable: Teaching Middle School and High School Girls Programming During a Pandemic

During COVID-19 and the time of ultimate screen time fatigue, why would anyone want to add another virtual experience to the calendar? Because the mission to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does daily, doesn’t stop. I recognized the need after receiving much positive

Breaking the Barriers of Gender Disparities in STEM Through Positive Youth Development

Gender equality in education is an ongoing concern worldwide and specifically in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Because of sociocultural stereotypes associate STEM with males, the perception acts as a barrier that prevents females from developing and pursuing an interest in STEM (Master & Meltzoff, 2017). Many young women are missing the opportunity

Cracking the Code: Engaging Girls in STEM

Gender equality in education is an ongoing concern worldwide and specifically in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Because of sociocultural stereotypes associate STEM with males, the perception acts as a barrier that prevents females from developing and pursing an interest in STEM (Master & Meltzoff, 2017). Many young women are missing the opportunity