Literature v3 · Research topic
Do STEM Role Models Only Help Wealthy Students?
Imagine a visit from a female engineer doubles girls in calculus—but only in wealthy schools. We'll use national data to see if role models work for everyone.
Why this matters
Imagine a high school where a brief visit from a female engineer doubles the number of girls taking calculus, but only in the wealthy part of town. Our project will use national survey data to uncover how socioeconomic divides shape the power of role models and the pandemic's unequal toll on STEM dreams.
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Difficulty
This project involves analyzing a large national survey dataset from France to examine how socioeconomic status affects the impact of female STEM role models. Over 8 weeks, students will learn data cleaning, statistical analysis (regression, interaction effects), and interpretation of results. Prerequisites include basic statistics and comfort with spreadsheet or statistical software. The pace is
3 of 5 difficulty
Strengths
- Relevant and timely topic
- Uses real-world data
- Builds statistical skills
- Clearly defined research question
Skills built
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Zero-cost dataResearch gap
Imagine a high school where a brief visit from a female engineer doubles the number of girls taking calculus, but only in the wealthy part of town. Our project will use national survey data to uncover how socioeconomic divides shape the power of role models and the pandemic's unequal toll on STEM dreams.
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