Robotic Bootcamp 2023 attracts students to explore STEM fields by Nur Ainaa Adhreena, Muhamad Shukri

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Why women are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields in the United States by Cho, Jung Yun

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Associations of children’s math and gender beliefs with their math outcomes by Foo, Xiao Hui

“…The FAB hypothesis states that the belief that raw brilliance is essential to succeed in STEM fields (i.e., math = brilliance), coupled with the stereotype that males possess more natural talent than females (i.e., brilliance = male), may lower girls’ involvement in STEM fields. …”
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An investigation of optimal job characteristics for recruiting and retaining Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals by Wei, Wei (Scientist in system design and management)

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AI in STEM education: navigating the path forward by Ooi, Kim Tiow

“…Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping higher education, especially in STEM fields. This presentation explores how AI is transforming university education. …”
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Training of trainers stem build program for primary science teachers: An initiative towards stem education in school by Rose Amnah, A.R., Rasul, M.S., Sathasivam, R., Rahim, S.S.A.

“…STEM education in Malaysia is still in its infancy and initiatives to increase STEM field participation were outlined in the Malaysian Blueprint 2013-20125. …”
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Computational Thinking Integration Patterns Along the Framework Defining Computational Thinking from a Disciplinary Perspective by Lee, Irene, Malyn-Smith, Joyce

“…The analyses and findings may benefit STEM and computing education fields by elucidating the target of CT as used within CT-integrated STEM fields.…”
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Beyond Grades: Investigating the Influence of Personality on STEM Pathways in Malaysia by Rashidin Idris, Priyalatha Govindasamy, Suppiah Nachiappan, Juppri Bacotang

“…More research is needed to better understand the complex relationship between personality and STEM education interest, as well as to inform strategies for increasing secondary school students' interest and involvement in STEM fields in Malaysia and elsewhere.…”
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Integrating STEM education approach in enhancing higher order thinking skills by Baharin, Norlizawaty, Kamarudin, Nurzatulshima, Abdul Manaf, Umi Kalthom

“…The process of integrating STEM can be challenging because it requires a new generation that have skills in STEM fields. The approach of STEM education should include elements of problem solving, critical thinking, creative thinking and scientific thinking that can enhance higher order thinking skills (HOTS) among students. …”
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How past experiences matter: exploring the relationships between children's past math performance with their math-brilliance beliefs and math-related outcomes by Koh, Anne Xiao Ting

“…The underrepresentation of women in STEM fields has been attributed to the endorsement of field-specific ability beliefs that discourage women from aspiring towards careers in fields that are believed to need brilliance to succeed, a trait believed that males are more likely to possess. …”
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Swimming against the tide in STEM education and gender equality: a problem of recruitment or retention in Malaysia by Goy, Siew Ching, Wong, Yut Lin, Low, Wah Yun, Noor, Siti Nurani Mohd, Fazli-Khalaf, Zahra, Onyeneho, Nkechi, Daniel, Esther Gnanamalar Sarojini, Azizan, Suzana Ariff, Hasbullah, Maisarah, Uzoigwe, Anthonia Ginika

“…Nevertheless, women are persistently under-represented in technology and engineering, but over-represented in other STEM fields. Using data provided by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, our results suggest that under-representation of women in engineering was attributed to low recruitment at the point of entry. …”

Exploring the impact of cognitive factors on learning, motivation and career in Malaysia’s STEM education by Rashidin Idris, Priyalatha Govindasamy, Suppiah Nachiappan, Juppri Bacotang

“…Ultimately, this paper underscores the critical role of cognitive factors in shaping the future of STEM fields and offers practical recommendations for educators, policymakers, and STEM professionals to support cognitive development and enhance STEM outcomes.…”
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Computational Thinking from a Disciplinary Perspective: Integrating Computational Thinking in K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education by Lee, Irene, Grover, Shuchi, Martin, Fred, Pillai, Sarita, Malyn-Smith, Joyce

“…The special issue connects earlier research on what K-12 students can learn and be able to do using CT with the CT skills and habits of mind needed to productively participate in professional CT-integrated STEM fields. In this context, the phrase “disciplinary perspective” simultaneously holds two meanings: it refers to and aims to make connections between established K-12 STEM subject areas (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and newer CT-integrated disciplines such as computational sciences. …”
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Research funding and academic engagement : a Singapore case by Hooi, Rosalie, Wang, Jue

“…Based on a survey with 276 academics in STEM fields, we find that research funding does play a role in academic engagement. …”
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Parents' beliefs about math and gender are associated with children's attitudes and outcomes in school by Chua, Natalie Peijun

“…Even though women are catching up with men in the workforce, women are still underrepresented in STEM fields, which are often math-intensive, despite evidence to show that their performance on math subjects are on par with men. …”
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A measure of students motivation, attitude and parental influence towards interest in STEM career among Malaysian form four science stream student by Razali, Fazilah, Talib, Othman, Abdul Manaf, Umi Kalthom, Hassan, Siti Aishah

“…Additional studies on students in other STEM fields such as Agricultural Science, Computer Science, Home Economics, Sports Science, Design and Technical studies, need to be carried out to identify the formation of interest in STEM careers on a broader scale.…”
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What’s holding girls back? : Exploring the role of field beliefs in accounting for the gender gap in undergraduate academic fields in Singapore by Chua, Athena Pei Fen

“…Female underrepresentation in certain academic fields (e.g., Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields; STEM fields) continues to be a pervasive phenomenon cross-culturally. …”
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Promoting students’ interest, attitude and intrinsic motivation towards learning STEM through minimalist robot education programme / Nur Lisa Zaharin ... [et al.] by Zaharin, Nur Lisa, Sharif, Sabariah, Bikar Singh, Soon Singh, Talin, Rosy, Mariappan, Muralindran, Mohanaraj, Navin, Jusup, Yusmail, Suppiah, Pathmanathan

“…A continued decline, if unchecked, will affect the number of students’ enrolment into the STEM fields. This study was conducted to investigate the students’ interest, attitude and intrinsic motivation towards learning STEM subjects by appraising the pro educational modules that include assembling and dismantling the minimalist robots and by providing software training to the students. …”
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Analysing global professional gender gaps using LinkedIn advertising data by Kashyap, R, Verkroost, FCJ

“…We find that women are significantly underrepresented relative to men on LinkedIn in countries in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, among older individuals, in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields and higher-level managerial positions. Furthermore, a simple, aggregate indicator of the female-to-male ratio of LinkedIn users, which we term the LinkedIn Gender Gap Index (GGI), shows strong positive correlations with ILO ground truth professional gender gaps. …”

Analyzing enrolment patterns: Modified stacked ensemble statistical learning-based approach to educational decision-making by Chuan, Zun Liang, Japashov, Nursultan, Yuan, Soon Kien, Tan, Wei Qing, Noriszura, Ismail

“…These insights were valuable for shaping educational policy and practice, emphasizing the importance of promoting STEM education initiatives and encouraging educators and counselors to empower students to pursue STEM careers while actively promoting gender equality within STEM fields.…”
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