Action research done on the first GEMS club shows that participation in clubs like this have a positive impact on girls' enrollment in advanced math, science and technology classes in high school.

"Math is Hard, Mom."

Video Resources

 AAUW and the Fairfax Network partnered to create a video for teachers, parents, PTAs and other organizations using AAUW's research "Tech-Savvy Girls" report which detailed concerns about girls and attitudes and participation in technology. Download the guide and purchase the video.

Tech-Savvy Girls Video Guide

Fairfax Network--Tech-Savvy Girls

Gender Equity Research and Resources

"Why So Few?"--NEW research from AAUW on scarcity of girls and women in STEM fields. Download the report.

Preparing the Next Generation from the National Science Board

National Science Foundation research on women in STEM

Effective Access--Better teaching of STEM in high school 

STEM Resources

Women in Engineering

Are Women Being Scared Away from Science?

Gender Equity in Education

Myra Sadker Foundation

Encouraging Girls in Math and Science

Doing What Works

Where the Girls Are

Under the Microscope

Stereotype Threat

Gender Differences in Interest in STEM

Reasons why Students Choose STEM Fields

Gender Gap in Innovation Report