Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Can early experiences with computers, robots increase STEM interest among young girls?

05/02/2017 02:57 PM EDT

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Girls start believing they aren't good at math, science and even computers at a young age. A study from the University of Washington's Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences finds that, when exposed to a computer-programming activity, 6-year-old girls expressed greater interest in technology and more positive attitudes about their own skills and abilities than girls who didn't try the activity.


Full story at http://www.washington.edu/news/2017/04/27/can-early-experiences-with-computers-robots-increase-stem-interest-among-young-girls/

Source
University of Washington


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