Female representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (or STEM) jobs is increasing, especially in health-care-related jobs. But women are still largely underrepresented in other STEM ...

The evidence that educating girls creates healthier, wealthier, fairer, and more stable communities is overwhelming—so why isn’t every girl getting a quality education? The barriers, particularly for ...

For example, when they are reminded of boys' dominance in learning math, they perform lower on academic tests. The stereotype acts as a stressor to performance. Girls who have a growth vs. a fixed ...

Gena Henderson, chief of the integrative operations branch of exploration systems and operations division at NASA, said her love for STEM began at an early age. Henderson grew up about 50 miles from ...

The Even Strength Girls Learn to Play program is designed to ensure a positive experience for girls new to hockey. It provides girls with a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment to learn the ...

Be strong, smart, and bold. That's the motto of Girls Inc., a nonprofit that is teaching girls skills to help them reach their full potential. Among a number of other programs, high school and middle ...

The power of education shines through in Sierra Leone with the implementation of the Every Adolescent Girl Empowered and Resilient (EAGER) program. This program has created new and life-changing ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Nearly 100 young Black women and girls came together Wednesday at Simon Gratz High School to learn about how participating in sports can help them navigate life. The second annual ...

While gender differences in learning math have long been debated, new research debunks an old myth about the math abilities of boys and girls. Women have surpassed men in college enrollment and degree ...