Most studies only show the immediate shift in perceptions and performance following an intervention.  The interventions are not shown to be effective long term yet. How can we see if interventions at a young age influence academic and career paths?

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- Continue to focus on building STEM abilities
- focus more on enhancing female interest in STEM subjects
- Intervene at earlier grades to light interest
- Break down stereotypes
- Highlight the importance of hard work vs. talent
- use innovate techniques to teach STEM (i.e. storytelling)
- Communicate how STEM expertise will translate to a career
- Spotlight female role models in STEM
- Make necessary familial accommodations


Recommendations to Decrease the Gender Gap in Math-Intensive STEM Fields 

Factors reflecting personal interest, mindset, goals, and values:
- career preferences
- lifestyle values
- field-specific ability beliefs
- gender-related stereotypes and biases

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