Images of women in STEM fields

September 21, 2009 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections

This study investigated how eighth-grade students perceived images of women in STEM and non-STEM careers. Thirty-six images were posted on-line; we measured five characteristics of each image. Forty students participated in the study. We found that there were significant differences in attractiveness, creativity, and intelligence between STEM and non-STEM images. There were no significant differences for good at her job and organization. In addition, there were no significant differences among STEM and non-STEM images of women of the same race.

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Seung-Ho Cho

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Mississippi State University

Mark Goodman

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Mississippi State University

Bonnie Oppenheimer

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Mississippi University for Women

James Codling

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Mississippi State University

Thomas Robinson

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Mississippi State University

Citation

ISSN : 1824-2049

Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication

Volume: 8

Number: 3

Resource Type: Research Products

Discipline: General STEM

Audience: Middle School Children (11-13) | Scientists

Environment Type: Media and Technology | Public Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

Access and Inclusion: Women and Girls

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