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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction from Dr. Barger.............................................................................................. 4 GIRLS and STEM: Where we are now, where do we want to be and how we can get there? Defining the Challenges and Barriers........................................................................... 5 Current Status Data The Future Exposure and Image..................................................................................................... 6 The Media STEM-Friendly Toys that Train Role Models Include Parents Mentoring Tours and Guest Speakers Tournaments Self-Assessment Encourage and Build Confidence Effective Instruction/Curricula....................................................................................... 18 Spatial Skills Hands-on Embrace Diversity The T & E side of STEM Career Counseling......................................................................................................... 20 Careers and Exploration “In-a-Nutshell” Summary of Best Practices................................................................. 22 Closing Appendices..................................................................................................................... 23 Bibliography Resources List Research Studies Other FLATE Best Practice Guides.................................................................................. 26 Contact Information....................................................................................................... 28 3