Nora Newcombe
Professor of Psychology
Temple University
PI and Director, Spatial Intelligence

and Learning Center (SILC), Temple
University, involving Temple, Northwestern University,

the University of  Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania.

"Spatial Skills and Success in STEM: Thinking about Gender Differences."

 

Abstract:

 

Spatial ability is one factor in STEM success. But do sex differences in  spatial ability contribute to sex differences in STEM participation?

This talk will present an overview of research showing that

·         There are sex differences on some but not all kinds of spatial
          ability.

·         All kinds of spatial ability can be very much improved with
           appropriate education and training.

·         Biological and evolutionary accounts of sex differences are
          currently inadequate, and often internally contradictory.

 

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