suncica:

When it comes to math and science classes, women can be subtly hampered by negative stereotypes about their gender. Last week, researchers at the University of Colorado published a fascinating article in Science where they tested the effectiveness of a psychological intervention, called values affirmation, in reducing the gender achievement gap in a college-level introductory physics class. The take home message is: reducing stereotypes works wonders! For a good summary of the research article see Slate.com - via ESWN