Background In this paper, we investigate the predictors for enrollment and success in
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs in higher education …

Previous research on the gender gap in mathematics indicates that, in the case of Spain, the
gap is stable and has even increased during the last years both in primary and secondary …

It is well established that men more frequently exhibit over-confidence than women in
mathematics. Less is known about the relationship between gender and problem-specific …

Despite progress toward gender equity, troubling disparities in mathematical problem-
solving performance and related outcomes persist. To investigate why, we build on recurrent …

The intention behind imposing quotas for women on corporate boards is to close the gender
gap in economic participation and help women to be promoted within organizations …

This paper aims to understand the main difficulties faced by women throughout their careers
in Brazil and abroad. Based on the information gathered from these experiences, it seeks to …

The extent to which women participate in the angel investment market has become an
important topic of research and policy interest. Based on UK survey data, we demonstrate …

We study how information from stereotypes and role models influences children's beliefs,
aspirations, and academic performance. We use a simple, stylized model of investment …

We study the impact of board gender quotas on firms' hiring and retention practices. Female
director tenure increases following the introduction of a quota in France in 2011, with …

Skills shortage in the fields of Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
poses a significant challenge for industries globally. To overcome shortage of STEM talent …