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Despite making progress over the past decade, the gender gap persists for women with careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). According to the , women make up only 29 percent of the science and engineering workforce. This number is even lower in engineering alone where only 7.9 percent of mechanical engineers are women, according to the .

Many young girls develop affinities or diversions to particular subjects at a young age. But why?

that 鈥渟ocial-belonging鈥� and 鈥渟elf-efficacy鈥� are important cultural factors which contribute to participation in STEM subjects. Perceived gender-barriers cause elementary through high school-aged girls to feel less confident about pursuing careers in STEM.聽According to reports by The Women鈥檚 Museum in California,

More than half (57 percent) of all girls say that girls don鈥檛 typically consider a career in STEM,

At 成人快播, we aim to encourage all of our students to dream big and pursue a variety of career paths. We can help girls to feel welcomed and emboldened by exposing them to stories of bold women who paved the way into a field largely dominated by men.

This , we鈥檙e highlighting books that tell the stories of female trailblazers in engineering and STEM. All of the books listed are accessible for our students. These books pair the true stories of different women who led the way in various STEM fields with engaging illustrations, making the books a perfect place to get started discussing women in STEM.

Seven innovative children鈥檚 books featuring trailblazing women in STEM

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