A wide array of stereotypes about STEM fields may be effecting enrollment rates and interest in said fields for female students.

• Stereotypes of the people in the fields: Fields that are strongly associated with males (i.e the "male scientist" image) show lower female enrollment. In addition, meta-analysis shows that may core facets of "geek culture" (such as social awkwardness and interests such as "Star Trek"), especially in Computer Science, tend to be unrelatable and uninteresting to female students.
• Stereotypes about the work: In addition, perceptions about the necessity of ability and talent can also be relevant; female students are less interested in fields (like Computer Science) that have an implicit focus on "innate talent" over effort and persistence.