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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Draw a Scientist: The Impact of High School Environment on Gender-Specific Science Stereotypes

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Developmental

  • Meghan Casey
    Sacred Heart Academy
  • Stephen Sullivan
    Sacred Heart Academy

Abstract

Americans associate science with men. Would attending an all-girls academy undermine science-specific gender stereotypes? 395 female students in a single-sex and 497 in a coeducational school “drew a scientist” and explained his/her duties. Girls who better understood science careers drew more female scientists; so did girls at the single-sex academy.

Gender Issues/Sex Roles