Women in STEM fields: Academics and mentoring
The percentage of women studying STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math) in colleges is low—just 19 percent. STEM is often seen in academics as a boy’s club, and many colleges are...
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The title of this article comes from a frightening—to American educators—conversation between two TV personalities who were discussing whether the moon was a planet or a star. You certainly don’t need...
View ArticleWomen and minorities in STEM fields as your research topic
In July 2015, U.S. News hosted a symposium on ways to attract women and minorities to STEM fields in higher education. Discuss the disparity in STEM fields in your next research paper. (Credit:...
View ArticleScience education and STEM topics for your research paper
The fields of science education and STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) provide many interesting research paper topics, from declining enrollment and follow-through in science majors in...
View ArticleWomen in technology gender gap as your research topic
The gender gap in STEM careers is a popular topic of conversation these days. While we know there’s a lack of diversity in science, we still haven’t worked out what to do about it, which leaves the...
View ArticleScience education research paper topics
Science education in the United States is still lagging behind other First World countries. Many people have suggested new teaching methods and strategies to encourage students to pursue and enjoy...
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