Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professionals are responsible for the development of new technologies and breaking scientific discoveries. However, in the United States, racial minorities and females are vastly underrepresented in STEM professions. This problem is multiplied for individuals falling into both categories.…

Gender differences remain in American schools and influence the learning experiences of girls and boys. Since students spend a large portion of their day in school, it is important to examine the beliefs teachers hold with regard to gender socialization. The purpose of this study was to compare the consistency between the gender beliefs and…