This document discusses the lack of women in STEM fields and aims to identify causes and solutions. It suggests that a lack of encouragement from educators, parents, and role models contributes to few women entering STEM. Misinformation from society portraying STEM as for "nerds" and a lack of information about career opportunities also impact the gender imbalance. The document proposes increasing information provided to young women and parents, offering more encouragement, and showcasing more female role models to help address the issue.

1. Stephen Richard Neal
AP English Language and Composition
Mr. Paul W. Hankins

2. 
The lack of women in STEM fields is drawing attention
suggesting that education in today’s society is not geared for
training women to handle such positions, but why?
Essential Question

3. 
 These are beliefs among the general population
 No assumption is made as such
 Information is research based and non-biased
Disclaimer

4. 
 Science
 Technology
 Engineering
 Mathematics
What is STEM?

5. 
 Too few females involved in STEM-occupations
 Every aspect of STEM is male dominated
What is the Issue?

6. 
 Lack of encouragement
 Misinformation
 No information
 Unrealistic representation
What are the Causes?

7. 
 Educators or Educational Advisors
 Provide no/little encouragement
 Parental Figures
 Unaware and non-informing
 Role models
 Too few role models in these fields
Lack of Encouragement

8. 
 Societal Implications
 “Geeks” or “Nerds”
 Media misrepresentation
 Boring or little future
Misinformation

9. 
 Most know little to nothing about STEM
 Not provided or encouraged
No Information

10. 
 Male-only occupations
 Computer Sciences
 Strictly males shown
 Commercials, ads, etc.
Unrealistic
Representation

11. 
 Female Pay
 Men Pay
 Male vs. Female Pay Comparison
Statistics

12. 
 Females in STEM occupations earn 33% more
 $330 extra per $1000 earned
Female Pay

13. 
 Men on average earn the direct pay increase between
occupations
 The increase is more for men than women
Male Pay

14. 
Men
Male Pharmacist:
100%
Male Dentist:
100%
Male Surgeon:
100%
Women
Female Pharmacist:
91%
Female Dentist:
74%
Female Surgeon
71%
Male vs Female Pay
Same
Occupation

15. 
Role Models
 Hermione Granger
 A young, independent girl
 Strong-minded and studious

16. 
All Hands on Deck

17. 
 More information
 Provided to young women and parental figures
 More encouragement
 Educators and Educational Advisors
 More role models
 Through movies, TV, media etc.
 Clarification of what STEM really entails
Solution

18. 
Conclusion
 Less of this
More of this 

19. 
 SlideShare
Link to Presentation

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