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SUMMARY:Reigniting STEM Interest: A 7\,700-Student Study
LOCATION:Austin Marriott Downtown / Waller Ballroom B
DESCRIPTION:In an era of global challenges—from clean water to AI ethics—we need an avalanche of young innovators\, yet STEM interest drops during the middle-to-high school transition. A 7\,700-student study reveals 6 levers that raise engagement: meaningful experiences\, parent influence\, unlocking girls’ participation\, courage/agency\, clear career images\, and reframing difficulty. Take away a shared language\, tested patterns\, and next steps for applying them through Activation → Identity → Career.
URL:https://sxsw.md/sessions/2026-03-12/pp1162133-reigniting-stem-interest-a-7-700-student-study
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