Many women are afraid of entering STEM careers because of how male-dominated they are. As young children, many of us are told the gender stereotypes and what is considered "normal". Looking back on my childhood, I had the fortune of growing up with uncles and brothers and they taught me that my gender would not define my career choice in the future. I believe that if we introduce STEM classes younger, it would become more "normal" for the next generations. Currently, these classes are only offered at higher grade levels and many girls already shy away. They are being introduced too late to these classes and for many, the thought of being the single girl to fifteen boys is very nervewracking. Of course, the gender gap in these careers will not
