Although gender parity has been achieved in some STEM fields, gender disparities persist
in computing, one of the fastest-growing and highest-earning career fields. In this systematic …

In this study, we examined how situational interest, self-efficacy, and performance predict
each other during task engagement, and how they, in turn, contribute to continued interest …

There have been increasing concerns about the significant decline in teenagers' intentions
to pursue STEM subjects or careers. This study examined how students' perceptions of …

Although previous research shows that general self-efficacy is related to employability, the
mechanism of them is unclear. Thus, this study aims to explore the relationship between …

Background Students' positive perceptions of scientists or engineers have been reported to
be positively related to their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) …

Despite the increasing demand for professionals in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM), only a small portion of young people in the USA pursue a …

The concept of science capital has a growing influence in science education research for
understanding young people's science trajectories. Popularised in the UK, this paper aims to …

The access to science education shows large disparities across populations from different
socio-economic statuses, ethnicities and genders, limiting science aspirations, science …

In preparation for the future of work, developed economies face two critical challenges
related to their STEM workforces. The first is the need to increase female participation, as …

Higher education plays the role of cultivating talents in national development and meets the
talent sources needed by the development of the state, industries and enterprises. Besides …