The Masterclass of particle physics and scientific careers from the point of view of male and female students

TL;DR

This study investigates gender-based perceptions of scientific careers among students to identify biases and suggest interventions for promoting gender equality in STEM fields.

Contribution

It provides insights into gender differences in perceptions of scientific careers and proposes strategies to encourage female students to pursue STEM disciplines.

Findings

Identifies perceptual differences between male and female students.

Suggests targeted interventions to promote female participation in STEM.

Highlights the need for educational reforms to address gender biases.

Abstract

With this study we tried to investigate if male and female students have a different perception of scientific careers. At the end, we would like to be able to provide hints on how to intervene to correct the path that seems to naturally bring male students towards STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math) and reject female students from them.