The idea that women do not belong in STEM or are not good enough to be in STEM has to start somewhere. Discrimination starts in the classroom and carries over into the workplace. Education is essential for STEM related jobs, and women are not as likely to go into STEM because of the experience in the classroom or the lack thereof. Studies have shown that high school is not too late to introduce an interest in STEM, to girls specifically. “..science education in the United States is not tapping the potential of many diverse groups… of African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans - as well as White women…” (Bystydzienski, Eisenhart, Brunning 88). People are more likely to go into fields that are benefited by the skills they develop throughout
