Dr. Allison Master - Breaking Stereotypes | Coder Kids Podcast Episode 29

In this episode, James and Jeff get the chance to interview Allison Master Ph.D. from the University of Houston. See below for timestamps.

Allison's research is primarily concerned with breaking negative stereotypes that prevent girls from getting exposed to coding and is laser-focused on pioneering techniques to make STEM more accessible to all.

If you’re interested in finding out more check out the links below ⬇️

http://depts.washington.edu/iamlab/

Infographic about girls and STEM: http://depts.washington.edu/iamlab/downloads/STEM_Infographic.pdf

Email: amaster@uh.edu

Twitter: @AllisonMaster

0:00 Introduction 2:42 Allison Master Introduction 4:21 Why are girls generally less inclined to code as opposed to boys? 8:00 Are boys over confident and/or girls under confident? 12:20 Fear of failure and Growth Mindset 17:18 Why haven't we overcome fear of failure in both genders yet? 20:47 Importance of sense of belonging, knowing opinion matters 21:55 How can parents deal with cultural stereotypes? 26:45 Changing stereotypes overall vs. changing individual mindsets 28:16 How to fight back against stereotypes 35:46 What can companies and organizations do to be part of the solution to close the gender gap in STEM fields? 39:58 What at collegiate level pushes girls away from computer science? 44:02 How social connections can motivate students to learn 49:37 Entrepreneurial revolution in US and among women 51:31 Identity and Academic Motivation Lab 52:27 Conclusion

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