August 29, 2025
Bridging the gender gap in STEM: What’s needed?
A complex mix of factors perpetuates the gender gap in STEM. Here’s how early exposure and support for girls at the school level can help.
Tushanka Nair is a research head at Avanti Fellows, where she leads research focused on advancing gender equity and supporting girls in STEM. She is an educator with approximately 15 years of experience, and her work spans youth leadership development, experiential learning, social-emotional development, and gender-equitable education.
Education, research, gender, youth leadership development, curriculum design
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