To build understanding about the STEM Initiative¶VSURJUHVV the authors are conducting a
formative evaluation, annually reporting findings to the foundation and grant staff. A main goal
of the initiative is improvement of 4-12th grade student attitudes toward STEM, especially
among females and students from other underrepresented populations. To measure changes in
student attitudes, the authors developed D³Student Attitudes toward STEM (S-STEM) Survey´
(see Appendix). A few existing surveys measured attitudinal dimensions, but none gathered this
data across all STEM subjects (Minner, Ericson, Wu, & Martinez, 2012). The S-STEM Survey
consists of three constructs measuring student attitudes toward STEM subjects, specifically
composed of items measuring self-efficacy and career interest. A fourth survey section measures
student interest in twelve STEM career areas. This paper reports on gender differences found in
the HYDOXDWLRQ¶VYear Two S-STEM Survey results.