There is a disconnect between research and practice in creating gender-equitable practices for middle schools girls in STEM according to an article for the Journal of STEM Research, The article focuses on ways to connect STEM experiences to girls’ lives, emphasizing the ways that STEM is collaborative and community-oriented, and providing opportunities for girls to interact with and learn from diverse role models.

The Million Girls Moonshot’s Access to STEM Framework is an example of how to start incorporating these strategies into your own program.