In addition to acknowledging the systemic, global barriers to future inroads for women in STEM, listening even more to individuals makes it clear that macro-level challenges are reflected on a personal level as well. Keeping in mind that individuals express themselves uniquely regardless of macro-level trends, the following are three distinct, individual responses to the aforementioned phenomena. Behavioral science suggests we need to simultaneously emphasize the benefits of STEM careers to girls, while acknowledging the obstacles women in these careers face. Studies show that women’s job performance tends to suffer when they feel a lack of control. Consequently, focusing on prevention—emphasizing to women in academia the challenges and stereotypes
