Children’s Math and Science Beliefs about Underrepresented Peers Are Related to STEM Occupation Expectations

Poster Session I

Keyword: Gender

Abstract: Children were surveyed about math and science competency beliefs about girls and underrepresented minority peers to test predictions about whom they expect to become a doctor and a scientist. Higher math and science competency beliefs predicted positive STEM occupation expectations about girls and underrepresented minorities.

• Melanie Killen (Presenting Author)
• Elise Kaufman (Author)
• Katherine Luken Raz (Author)
• Marley Forbes (Author)
• Jonah Brenner (Author)
• Clara Plutzer (Author)
• Nathaniel Pearl (Author)
• Ally Bruner (Author)
• Alexander Fernandes (Author)