Dartmouth PEMM Students Break the Mold
In 2014, only 3% of high school females showed interest in pursuing an engineering or technology degree compared to 31% of their male counterparts. PEMM has worked to create an environment where gender bias no longer factors in to the success of a student. In fact, almost 70% of the latest incoming class to the neuroscience track were women.Gender stereotypes continue to have staunch roots in STEM. Globally, 70% of people from 34 countries demonstrated an association of men with science and females with liberal arts.
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