G.E.M.S.
G.E.M.S. encourages middle school girls to pursue math and science as career
options. An article titled "Research Looks at Why Women Don’t Pursue Careers in Science and Math Fields", by Nadya Faouad and Phil Smith
(Edline, Fall 2005), stated, “There is a progressive decrease in women’s interest and participation in science, technological, engineering and math
preparation as they move from middle school to high school to college.
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happens to girls in sixth or seventh grade where they think boys can do math and science better.” This conference provides opportunities to develop academic and creative potential while interacting with other girls with similar interests and aspirations.