STEM Students' Soft Skills: Differences in Men's and Women's Views on Leadership, Politics, and Spirituality

• In Event: 29.074 - Women, Girls, and STEM

Abstract

This paper explores the leadership, political, and spirituality aptitudes and beliefs of STEM students and examines differences between the genders within and across STEM sub-fields. Findings reveal unique characteristics of women and men in STEM fields and may inform policies designed to support students’ success in STEM disciplines.

Authors

• Kathleen Lehman, University of California - Los Angeles

• Tiffani A. Riggers-Piehl, Baylor University