The Huffington Post – Beth Cone Kramer
“Drew Jarvis, daughter of 2015 National Hall of Fame Inductee and blood bank pioneer Dr. Charles Drew, shares America needs STEM professionals and that there are plenty of places at the table for women who want to make a difference. How do we encourage young women to pursue careers in STEM? Drew Jarvis says, First, we need to message parents or guardians and teachers that old message of what’s permissible for girls to do should be avoided. If girls believe they can succeed, they’ll be more interested in pursuing subjects like math and science…Girls can do math, science, and technology as well as boys and should be encouraged to get involved in those fields. When girls do express interest in careers such as electrical engineering, we need to encourage their interest. From childhood, girls need to learn to be assertive enough to express their interests and ask for help. “Find adults who believe your goals are doable and pursue mentors,” she advises.”(more)