SPEAK UP: The factor that keeps women from pursuing STEM
Women are more likely than men to get discouraged by a particular math class and give up on their quest for a degree preparing them for a career in science, technology or engineering, according to a new study from researchers at Colorado State University. Which class? Calculus, according to the study. And a key reason is women’s lack of confidence in their ability to do mathematics. Read more at BizWomen.com.