www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofE-mJFJR5w

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modeling.asu.edu/modeling/Guzzetti_gender-modeling.pdf

Several new promising links encouraging women in physics. First, “HERStories,” a 14-minute video describing women physicists and the import of their inspiration and encouragement from teachers and family to follow their love for and interest in physics leading to their careers in physics. Women discuss their adventures in the field, including experiences with discrimination, perceptions, social issues, opportunities, and the sheer joy in their chosen physics careers. The video is a resource for encouraging and supporting female physics students. Dr. Beth Cunningham, Executive Officer of the AAPT, and AAPT member Professor Anne Cox appear in the video with many other international female physicists. Next, a recent survey report from the NEA, the American Association of University Women, and the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE) based at Tufts University titled CLOSING THE LEADERSHIP GAP: How Educators Can Help Girls Lead was...

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