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Parents discouraging girls from pursuing “hard” sciences because they think it’s for boys

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STEM subjects are perceived as "boy" subjects and are considered nerdy, which can be a stereotype that many girls may not want to associate with

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STEM subjects are perceived as "boy" subjects and are considered nerdy, which can be a stereotype that many girls may not want to associate with

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- uni student & tutor at uni

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Showing girls the potential careers related to CS or how CS can compliment their career choices (e.g., interior design and web design skills)

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Showing girls the potential careers related to CS or how CS can compliment their career choices (e.g., interior design and web design skills)

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- University Researcher (K-12 & Post-Secondary)

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Always being told they’re not good enough

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Limited exposure to STEM areas

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STEM is perceived as boring and geeky.

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They have a fear to take the STEM subjects

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They have a fear to take the STEM subjects

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Many schools don’t have a range of subjects offered 

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Many schools don’t have a range of subjects offered 

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Didn't get encouragement to study physics/ chemistry at school

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Exposing them to more career options and female role models from a variety of backgrounds

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Exposing them to more career options and female role models from a variety of backgrounds

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Growing up with the impression that STEM belong to the men industry

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Starting STEM education very early so that girls are confident in their skills from an early age

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Lack of subject choice/clashes with other classes/lack of prioritisation of STEM by the school

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Our families influence our choices. Male and female gender bias roles are often assigned to us early on.

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Provide more role models as to what women do in STEM fields

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Teachers encouraging female students to do subjects that are easier. Because their future partner (make) is meant to make more money - High school student

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Parent jobs, they hear about and see what their parents do and what their friends mums do. The biggest group of employed women they see are teachers. 

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Parent jobs, they hear about and see what their parents do and what their friends mums do. The biggest group of employed women they see are teachers. 

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Their friends are not choosing these subjects. It’s just not in the conversation. 

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Their friends are not choosing these subjects. It’s just not in the conversation. 

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Don’t see themselves in those roles..stereotypes
Boys can be overpowering in class - 21 boys / 3 girls in my last S.Team class
Schools are still getting their heads around the subject and promoting it

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Hands on experience for girls at young age

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Why wouldn’t people want to choose technology when it’s the future? It’s a high demand career for an ever revolving industry

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Focus on soution creation, creativity, 'saving the world'

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Create STEM classrooms to be inviting physical spaces - add posters, highlight women in STEM, creative endeavours, field work, inventions by women

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Expose them to tech in ways that can build confidence

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Sometimes girls find STEM subjects difficult at first, or don't get perfect grades and immediately give up because they think they're not good enough to do it.

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Sometimes girls find STEM subjects difficult at first, or don't get perfect grades and immediately give up because they think they're not good enough to do it.

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Because other girls aren’t - they want to be with friends

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Because other girls aren’t - they want to be with friends

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Talking about it more. Bringing technology into girls consideration set at a younger age.

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Connect with successful women in STEM technologies

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Connect with successful women in STEM technologies

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Not confident, and scared of being laughed at (both for doing in STEM and not doing well in STEM).

Lack of exposure

Bad teachers

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Seeing real women in the workforce pursuing STEM fields as well as seeing media representation of women in STEM fields would be helpful. It is also important to show that women in STEM don't have to be "nerdy"; showing young girls that you can be a girly girl and still be in the STEM field is important.

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If friends aren’t going into those classes, they don’t want to be the only girl in the class so they don’t even bother to join the classes.

Alex B.
Moranbah SHS

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Join like minded people and listen to the experience

https://girlshapedflames.com/

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People have said that STEM subjects are hard.

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People have said that STEM subjects are hard.

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A lot of girls look at what the society around them is going to think if they are seen in classes like IT and Technology because “that’s where the nerdy kids go”

claire  (high school student)

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Give better career advice earlier.

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Role models(visits by uni students and people in tech)/positive media portrayals/teachers passionate about STEM

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Introduce practical maths and science early

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Introduce practical maths and science early

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NCWIT has some amazing resources including

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Powered by the latest social science research, this community works to increase the meaningful and influential participation of all girls and women in computing-at the intersections of race/ethnicity, class, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other historically marginalized identities-from K-12 through career.

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The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)

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The idea you don't have is the voice you haven't heard. Inclusion changes what's possible. Master the skills to lead change and reveal the potential in everyone.

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Fear of failure - risk taking is not encouraged in our girls

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Parents need to understand that opportunities shouldn't be gender-bound

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Conducting workshops to encourage girls in participating STEM related activities

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Conducting workshops to encourage girls in participating STEM related activities

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Teachers are actively discouraging them from selecting STEM subjects unless they are high flyers

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Encourage and promote from a very young age

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Encourage risk taking. Boys are encouraged to take risks in all aspects of society

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robogalsbrisbane.org/resources
(please get in touch if you have suggestions for more resources to add to the Robogals page above)

RoboCup Junior robocupjunior.org.au

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RoboCup Junior Australia is a project-oriented educational initiative that supports local,regional and international robotic events for young students.

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Communication tech, such as Instagram are popular. Engage girls by a focus on applications of tech first, followed by underlying tech.

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Communication tech, such as Instagram are popular. Engage girls by a focus on applications of tech first, followed by underlying tech.

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(parent)

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Makerspaces

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https://girlshapedflames.com/ Showing them the opportunities and giving them female role models to aspire towards.

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Showing them that it's okay to fail at something and that you can still succeed at it if it interests you.

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Showing them that it's okay to fail at something and that you can still succeed at it if it interests you.

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Have positive role models such as teachers that we look up to telling us how it could impact our life for the better

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Lack of teacher confidence in STEM at the primary level, also lack of expertise at the high school level (especially in the public system)

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Implicit and tacit reasons contribute most than explicit reasons.

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Technolochicas - Resources for Latina Women

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Technolochicas - Resources for Latina Women

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TECHNOLOchicas is a national initiative of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and Televisa Foundation designed to raise awareness among young Latinas and their families about opportunities and careers in technology. TECHNOLOchicas uses the powerful stories of Latinas from diverse backgrounds, who are in technology fields, and recognize the power of innovation to change the world.

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Awareness of the possibilities for girls. Tradition is sometimes the hardest thing to break!

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No women role models to encourage them to choose STEM

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No women role models to encourage them to choose STEM

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Teach in a way that is relevant to the girls age group, interests.

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Early promotion in primary school.  Stem days / House competition like sports days.

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QMEA - they are taking on a digital tech teacher this year who will organise day long activities that you can bring to your school

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feeling like you don't belong in a class full of boys, and if you are not doing well (i.e. getting As) it is difficult to keep going

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STEM schools outreach program with a focus on hands on challenges - offered free of charge by uni students (usually uni students)
https://www.ewb.org.au/whatwedo/education-research/school-outreach

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Showing them different applications of STEM in a variety of fields.

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Showing them different applications of STEM in a variety of fields.

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Providing early exposure to what it's like working in STEM

Teach parents that STEM is for everyone

Teaching teachers to support students going into STEM

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Show them that STEM subjects are awesome, also needs creativity and builds confidence. 

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Show them that STEM subjects are awesome, also needs creativity and builds confidence. 

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Ultimately a holistic solution is required. One in which a long term societal commitment is required

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The stereotype of a STEM professional is anti-social and geeky and girls don't want to be associated with that

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The stereotype of a STEM professional is anti-social and geeky and girls don't want to be associated with that

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Carol

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csunplugged.org

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COVID-19: Click here to see how to use CS Unplugged at home

CS Unplugged is a collection of free teaching material that teaches Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around.

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COVID-19: Click here to see how to use CS Unplugged at home CS Unplugged is a collection of free teaching material that teaches Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around.

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Science champion instagram story books and movies

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Science champion instagram story books and movies

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Girls feel like they don't belong - it's uncomfortable to be in the minority in the class where often they comprise only 10-20% of the class room

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Girls feel like they don't belong - it's uncomfortable to be in the minority in the class where often they comprise only 10-20% of the class room

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Held on January 26, 2024, the Girls Who Code Hiring Summit: Early Career Edition is a one-day event designed to connect the Girls Who Code and wider communities with full-time job opportunities in the technical workforce and to connect hiring managers looking to meet a diverse slate of candidates for jobs. This event welcomes recent college and bootcamp graduates and young professionals to network with companies looking to connect with a talented, ambitious, diverse group of computer science students and professionals.

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coding for girls coding club summer coding girls code reshma saujani coding nonprofit brave not perfect

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Learn to code! Free summer programs and after-school clubs for teen girls. Explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. Find a program near you!

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https://www.learnitgirl.com/

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https://girlgeekacademy.com/

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We're launching the Girl Geeks Book Series at the Gold Coast: POP & PLAY. A jam-packed afternoon of esports, Asia POP music and dance, food and talks about all things tech.

From 3-8pm, do as little or as much as you like at this free event. Take on a K-pop dance crew or join the esports community; learn to hack or make dumplings and then grab a bite from the Asian food selection.

Or just sit back on the grass, check out HOTA's new outdoor space, and soak up the vibes of this new festival.

We'll be announcing special international guest artists soon.

This is a FREE event, but registration is essential. You'll also be kept up to date with the latest event information.

Presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts

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We're launching the Girl Geeks Book Series at the Gold Coast: POP & PLAY. A jam-packed afternoon of esports, Asia POP music and dance, food and talks about all things tech. From 3-8pm, do as little or as much as you like at this free event.

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Their teachers are mainly women, especially in primary school, and they a) are not confident in computer science themselves and b) don’t have time to learn. It is often more difficult to go to Pd and leave work - you have to write out the work as well. Holiday boot camps would be ideal.

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support women in STEM fields who aren't straight A students as well!

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Positive female role models; early experiences that connect STEM to socially relevant problem solving

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Positive female role models; early experiences that connect STEM to socially relevant problem solving

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Show them what careers they could have if they choose STEM subjects EARLY

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Show them what careers they could have if they choose STEM subjects EARLY

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Jackie Child

Through Makerspaces, TechMate, STEMies Club, Coding & Robotics Club... integrating tech across curriculum
Engaging them in primary can whet their natural curiosity

Tinkeringchild.com

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Old fashioned stereotypes about gender roles

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Old fashioned stereotypes about gender roles

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Provide mentoring opportunities by connecting younger students with women already studying STEM at university

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Parents not supportive - thinks girls should do subjects that are more "girly"

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Parents not supportive - thinks girls should do subjects that are more "girly"

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Girls want to be successful - they feel anxious if they are successful.

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Make sure it's STEAM (science, tech, engineer, ART, maths) not just STEM

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Make sure it's STEAM (science, tech, engineer, ART, maths) not just STEM

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Author & illustrator: Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Editor: Kaitlin Ketchum
New York Times best selling book, Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world.

MAKE IT YOURS:

To learn more about how this book was made visit the resources page:

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WOMEN IN SCIENCE - Rachel Ignotofsky Design

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Author & illustrator: Rachel IgnotofskyPublisher: Ten Speed PressEditor: Kaitlin Ketchum New York Times best selling book, Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world.

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https://sites.google.com/site/girlsprogrammingnetwork/

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Make STEM more creative - focus on content that can help girls unleash their creative potential rather than "boring"

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Make STEM more creative - focus on content that can help girls unleash their creative potential rather than "boring"

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Make it relatable to their interest

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Robotics workshops at schools aiming to empower more girls to pursue engineering

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Biases from parents being transferred to kids 

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Biases from parents being transferred to kids 

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Lack of exposure to carrier options.

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Peer support, mentorship and networks to help support them throughout their journey

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Peer support, mentorship and networks to help support them throughout their journey

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Codingtrain on YouTube is a great resource and example of fun, easy step by step programming in JavaScript

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Technovation Challenge - tech entrepreneurship competition for girls in primary & high school

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Technovation Challenge - tech entrepreneurship competition for girls in primary & high school

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https://technovationchallenge.org/

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Stitching the Loop (e-textiles for teaching HS CS) http://www.exploringcs.org/e-textiles

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Stitching the Loop (e-textiles for teaching HS CS) http://www.exploringcs.org/e-textiles

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Being told that 'if you like maths/science you should be an engineer'

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Being told that 'if you like maths/science you should be an engineer'

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Active recruitment in which teachers specifically encourage individual young women to enroll in STEM courses

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Active recruitment in which teachers specifically encourage individual young women to enroll in STEM courses

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Creative Technology hackathons - build things things girls would be interested in e.g. LED fashion, animation, graphic design

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Creative Technology hackathons - build things things girls would be interested in e.g. LED fashion, animation, graphic design

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Code Like a Girl aims to inspire more women into careers in coding and leadership roles within the tech industry. We host free events, workshops and classes around Melbourne providing girls with the tools, knowledge and support to flourish in the world of coding.

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When marketing STEM classes or careers, don't start with "you have to be good at math to go into STEM." Even when girls are better at math than the boys, they don't think they are good enough. Use STEM/CS as onramp to math efficacy, not a gatekeeper.

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When marketing STEM classes or careers, don't start with "you have to be good at math to go into STEM." Even when girls are better at math than the boys, they don't think they are good enough. Use STEM/CS as onramp to math efficacy, not a gatekeeper.